Scripture Reading, December 1, 2024
First Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16
“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’
Candle Lighting: Light a blue Advent candle; as you are lighting the candle say:
“Today, we light the candle of expectation and hope. May it remind each and every one of us of God’s great promise to us. He is our hope, He is our Redeemer, and He is Savior.”
Prayer: “Father, during the Advent season may we be reminded of your promises to us and your fulfillment of them. Help us to prepare our lives for His Advent within us. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.”
“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’
Candle Lighting: Light a blue Advent candle; as you are lighting the candle say:
“Today, we light the candle of expectation and hope. May it remind each and every one of us of God’s great promise to us. He is our hope, He is our Redeemer, and He is Savior.”
Prayer: “Father, during the Advent season may we be reminded of your promises to us and your fulfillment of them. Help us to prepare our lives for His Advent within us. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.”