Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-11 Free Resource: Ruins to Life (Kids PK-2nd – NL) Advent Theme (November 29—December 20): The Hope of the Messiah The Point: God will bring justice and peace. Exile and Return Overall, life has sucked for God’s … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11 Free Resource: Get Comfortable (Cross+Gen Education) Advent Theme (December 1—December 22): Promises Made, Promises Kept The Point: We can trust that God will bring us home to God’s kingdom. Hope in the Promise We are now … Continue reading
In Isaiah 5, God sings a love song to Israel but becomes angry at their injustice. In chapter 11, God promises to send a leader to establish justice and peace. Continue reading
Bible Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9 Free Resource: What Kind of Messiah? (Kids- 3rd-6th) Advent Theme (December 2 – December 23): Faith in God’s Promises We continue in our theme of Faith in God’s Promises, this third Sunday of Advent. Isaiah 42 … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; 2:1-4 Free Resource: In Days to Come (Youth) Unit Theme (November 11 – November 25): God’s Plan for Peace As I am writing this post on Election Day (US), I’m reminded about how important … Continue reading
Narrative Lectionary Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11 Free Resource: Prayer Stations (Cross+Gen Worship) Advent Theme (December 3—December 24): God’s Presence Brings Life Free food! Two words that are sure to get people moving (along with “free drinks”). We all like free stuff, … Continue reading
Isaiah 9:1-7 Free Resource: Praying with Light (Kids: PK-2nd) Unit Theme (November 12 – November 26): Promises of Hope As with last week’s reading from Amos, our Narrative Lectionary passage is often seen as an Advent reading. This oracle is … Continue reading