Lectionary Guide: Christmas 2023 December 24/25 | Christmas Eve/Day | Year B Proper III John 1:1-14 Isaiah 52:7-10 | Psalm 98 | Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12) Summary of the Text Bill Rowley Introduction John 1 contains some of the richest Christological passages in all of...
Highlighted Text: John 1:1-14 Summary of the Text Introduction John 1 contains some of the richest Christological passages in all of Scripture. It rewards deep meditation on its meaning. Its use as the Christmas gospel text is an opportunity to infuse the deep things...
Highlighted Text: John 1:1-14 Summary of the Text J.B. Phillips paraphrases the first line of John 1:1, “At the beginning God expressed himself”. God’s word is more than mere speech. His word is action. When God speaks in Genesis 1, stuff happens, creation...
Year B Proper III: Christmas Eve Worship: Lectionary Texts Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 John 1:1-14 Hebrews 1:1-4, 5-12 Highlighted Text: John 1:1-14 Summary of the Text J.B. Phillips paraphrases the first line of John 1:1, “At the beginning God expressed himself”. God’s...
