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Isaiah 9:2-7 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 the nation,     you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you     as with joy at the harvest,     as people exult when dividing plunder. For the... The post Advent Devotional – December 24, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Luke 1:39-55 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit  and exclaimed with a loud cry,... The post Advent Devotional – December 23, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Psalm 85 Lord, you were favorable to your land;    you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people;    you pardoned all their sin. Selah You withdrew all your wrath;    you turned from your hot anger. Restore us again, O God of our salvation,    and put away your indignation toward us. Will... The post Advent Devotional – December 22, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Acts 28:23-31 After they had set a day to meet with him, they came to him at his lodgings in great numbers. From morning until evening he explained the matter to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the law of Moses and from the prophets.... The post Advent Devotional – December 21, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Micah 4:8-13 And you, O tower of the flock,    hill of daughter Zion, to you it shall come,    the former dominion shall come,    the sovereignty of daughter Jerusalem. Now why do you cry aloud?    Is there no king in you? Has your counselor perished,    that pangs have seized you like a woman in labor? Writhe... The post Advent Devotional – December 20, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Angelic Advice – Change, by Richard B. Culp Sunday morning, December 16, 2018 Using the text Matthew 2: 13-23 We invite you to learn more about us at St. Andrew, www.saint-andrew.com. The post Angelic Advice – Change appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Luke 7:31-35 “To what then will I compare the people of this generation, and what are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;    we wailed, and you did not weep.’ For John the Baptist has come... The post Advent Devotional – December 19, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Isaiah 11:1-9 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse,    and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him,    the spirit of wisdom and understanding,    the spirit of counsel and might,    the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. His delight shall... The post Advent Devotional – December 18, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Isaiah 8:16-9:1 Bind up the testimony, seal the teaching among my disciples. I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him. See, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of... The post Advent Devotional – December 17, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will... The post Advent Devotional – December 16, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Psalm 126 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,     we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter,     and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations,   “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us,     and we rejoiced. Restore our fortunes, O Lord,     like... The post Advent Devotional – December 15, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

2 Peter 1:2-15 May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious... The post Advent Devotional – December 14, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Numbers 3:5-13 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, so that they may assist him. They shall perform duties for him and for the whole congregation in front of the tent of meeting, doing service at the tabernacle; they shall be in charge of all the furnishings... The post Advent Devotional – December 13, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Gloria, by Richard B. Culp Sunday morning, December 9, 2018 Using the text Luke 2:8-16 We invite you to learn more about us at St. Andrew, www.saint-andrew.com. The post Gloria appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Luke 7:18-30 The disciples of John reported all these things to him. So John summoned two of his disciples and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us... The post Advent Devotional – December 12, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Isaiah 40:1-11 On that day there will be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan and swear allegiance to the Lord of hosts. One of these will be called the City of the Sun. On that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the center of the land of Egypt,... The post Advent Devotional – December 11, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, O comfort my people,     says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,     and cry to her that she has served her term,     that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand     double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord,     make straight... The post Advent Devotional – December 10, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

Malachi 3:1-4 See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he... The post Advent Devotional – December 9, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

As we move through Advent this year, you are invited to spend time each day reflecting on your journey. Each day you will have access to a Scripture reading, reflective question, and music. As you listen and reflect, may you discover anew the hope and promise of Advent. Psalm 90 Lord, you have been our dwelling place... The post Advent Devotional – December 8, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.

As we move through Advent this year, you are invited to spend time each day reflecting on your journey. Each day you will have access to a Scripture reading, reflective question, and music. As you listen and reflect, may you discover anew the hope and promise of Advent. 2 Peter 3:1-18 This is now, beloved, the second... The post Advent Devotional – December 7, 2018 appeared first on St. Andrew Presbyterian Church.