Malachi “I have loved you,” says the LORD.“Yet you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’ Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” Says the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved; but Esau I have hated.”… 

1. Open your Lutheran Hymnal to #62, “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel.” Read through each of the verses. As you do, consider the phrases and their meaning and personal application.2. Read Isaiah 40:1-5. Meditate how… 

Christmas Traditions So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come… 

Christmas Traditions I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of… 

Christmas Traditions Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor… 

Christmas Traditions The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God.” Isaiah 40:3 Christmas…not only is it the “Most Wonderful… 

Christmas Traditions And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be… 

1. What are some Bible passages that you are thankful for? Write them out on note cards and place them around as reminders. 2. If you have access to a catechism, review the Fourth Petition.… 

Thanksgiving Darkness came over all the land. Matthew 27:45 NIV If you're reading this devotion in the wee hours of the morning, chances are you've been out shopping, or are planning on going out soon.… 

Thanksgiving “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 "When you mention and pray for daily bread, you pray for everything that is necessary in order to have and enjoy daily bread … Therefore…