Advent: Day 4

Each Advent, I commit to reading the daily lectionary, the Bible readings that prepare our hearts for thecelebration of Christ’s coming. This year, I’m writing a brief reflection on these readings. It’s Advent, day three.

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Readings: Isaiah 49:1-6; 1 Corinthians 4:1-16; Isaiah 55:1-5; John 1:35-42

This morning’s readings are a gripping lot. From the sword-tongued servant in Isaiah to the come-and-see admonition of Jesus, these passages are full ofponder-worthy scriptures. And yet, despite a...