For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him. Colossians 1:16 NABRE Paul is writing to the Christian Community in Colossae, it is not a…
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Matthew 4:4 – December 26, 2018
He said in reply, “It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 NABRE We move quickly from the birth of Jesus to a scene at the beginning of Jesus ministry. He has been baptized…
View More Matthew 4:4 – December 26, 2018Isaiah 9:6 – December 25, 2018
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NABRE A child is born, a son given to us, a gift from God, because it is a…
View More Isaiah 9:6 – December 25, 2018Luke 2:13-14 – December 24, 2018
And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:13-14 NABRE Luke is telling the story of the birth of Jesus, explaining how Joseph…
View More Luke 2:13-14 – December 24, 2018Isaiah 7:17 – December 23, 2018
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign; the young woman, pregnant and about to bear a son, shall name him Emmanuel. Isaiah 7:14 NABRE The prophet Isaiah is the prophet most quoted by Jesus. There are many prophecies in Isaiah meant for the nation of Israel at the…
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