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Christmas Eve Readings 12/24/25

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. You have multiplied exultation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. 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. Great will be his authority, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭2‬-‭7‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/3523/isa.9.2-7.NRSVUE

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.”
‭‭Titus‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬-‭14‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/3523/tit.2.11-14.NRSVUE

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place in the guest room. Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for 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. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them, and Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬-‭20‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/3523/luk.2.1-20.NRSVUE

Verses of the day 12/24/25

“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.2.11.NKJV

“to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/3523/luk.2.11.NRSVUE

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;”
‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/1co.13.4.NKJV

Verses of the day 12/23/25

“And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/59/luk.2.9-10.ESV

““I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭25‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/59/isa.43.25.ESV

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139‬:‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.139.14.ESV

“He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭17‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/59/mat.17.5-7.ESV

“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.139.23-24.ESV

Verses of the day 12/22/25

2 Corinthians 9:15 WEB
Now thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift!

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 NKJV

“This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118‬:‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.118.24.NKJV

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.11.28.NKJV

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth. COLOSSIANS 1:15–16 KJV

Verses of the day 12/21/25

“And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭46‬-‭47‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.1.46-47.NKJV

“And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭46‬-‭47‬ ‭ESV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/59/luk.1.46-47.ESV

“And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭46‬-‭47‬ ‭NRSVUE‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/3523/luk.1.46-47.NRSVUE

“There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.”
‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/1co.12.4-6.NKJV

“Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.5.23-24.NKJV

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/php.4.6.NKJV

“giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.5.20.NKJV