1 January 2006: The Holy Name & Circumcision of Christ

Torah: Genesis 17:1-12
Prophet: Isaiah 9:1-16
Writing: Job 11:1-20
Psalm: 8
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Luke 2:15-21

Collect: Emanuel, God who is with us. On this day we remember the first blood shed for us as you were circumcised in obedience to the law. As well you were given the name Yeshua. Circumcise our hearts, Adonai that we should fully obey you, and help us to remember always that you save and heal us, as the name Yeshua proclaims. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Nativity

Eve of the Nativity

Lucernum: John 1:1-5

Lessons:

Genesis 3:1-15

Deuteronomy 18:18-19

I Chronicles 7:11-15

Proverbs 30:4

Isaiah 7:10-15

Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7

Isaiah 52:7-10

Isaiah 61: 1-3

Jeremiah 23:5-6

Daniel 9:24-26

Zechariah 2:10-13

Micah 5:2-3a

Mathew 1:18-24

Luke 1:26-38

Epistle: I John 1:1-3

Nativity Gospel: Luke 2:1-20

Emanuel, as you were born to an obscure virgin, in a cave in a small village, we beseech you that you would seek the darkest reach of our hearts that Yeshua may be born there to illumine our lives and transform us into his image. This we ask through your name who lives and reins with Abba Father and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Day of the Nativity

Torah: Genesis 3:1-15

Prophet: Isaiah 9:1-6

Writing: Proverbs 30:4

Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-12

Gospel: John 1:1-14

18 December 2005: 4th Sunday of Advent

Torah: Genesis 47:13-31

Prophet: I Samuel 7:2-17

Writing: Job 10:1-22

Psalm: 39

For the Epistle:Revelation 9:1-21

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

Collect:: El Shaddai, when you sent your angel Gabriel to Miriam, she accepted your message, and put her faith in you to complete your word in her, that The Word, Yeshua would be born into the world. Aid us, that our faith would be equal to hers, trusting you for defense, and trusting that you would complete your word in us today. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

11 December 2005: Third Sunday in Advent

Torah: Genesis 46:1-47:12

Prophet: I Samuel 6:1-7:1

Writing: Job 9:1-35

Psalm: 28

For the Epistle: Revelations 8:1-13

Gospel: Mark 10:28-31

Collect: El Shaddai, your son Yeshua gave up his glory and his place at your right hand to come to Earth to save sinners. Help us, Adonai, that we would not put family, home, riches, or fame ahead of you, but that we would be willing to give up all for you, that we would receive the benefits of your kingdom. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.