The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. (John 1:9) SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrews 1:1-12 John 1:1-14 HYMNS FOR
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (Luke 2:8) SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 9:2-7 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:38) SCRIPTURE
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. (John 1:6-7) SCRIPTURE
All praise, eternal Son, to Thee Whose advent sets Thy people free. Whom with the Father we adore And Holy Spirit evermore. (LSB 344 St. 5) SCRIPTURE READINGS
And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. (Mark 13:26) SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 64:1-9 1 Corinthians
Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. (Matthew 25:32) SCRIPTURE READINGS
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. (Matthew 25:13) SCRIPTURE READINGS Amos 5:18-24 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 HYMNS FOR THE
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment.” (Matthew 22:37b-38)
“Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Matthew 22:21b) SCRIPTURE READINGS Isaiah 45:1-7 1 Thessalonians 1