Friday, December 25, 2020

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day)

Watchword for Christmas Day — Jesus is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. Hebrews 1:3

Nativity of the Lord — Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98
Hebrews 1:1-4,(5-12); John 1:1-14

Friday, December 25 — Psalm 147:15–20
2 Kings 23:21–24:20; Acts 7:30–43

Happy are the people whose God is the Lord. Psalm 144:15

See—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:10-11

O, bright morning Star, how brightly your love burns within us! As we welcome you to earth, you welcome us into God’s kingdom with abundant, everlasting life. With all of creation, we sing your praises. Amen.