As is our custom at Cornerstone, we are taking time in December leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming. This year we will explore the mystery of the incarnation by turning our attention to the beginning of St. John’s Gospel. To help you prepare for worship each week, I’ve posted the Scripture readings and titles for each Sunday in December below.
The One True Light
· Dec. 1, “In the Beginning, Christmas” (John 1:1-4)
· Dec. 8, “Let There Be Light” (John 1:5-13)
· Dec. 15, “The Making of the God-Man” (John 1:14)
· Dec. 22, “Full of Grace and Truth” (John 1:14-18)
· Dec. 29, “Behold the Lamb of God” (John 1:19-34)
As we course through Advent, my prayer is that we will learn the godly discipline of eagerly waiting for the long-in-coming Savior. For by looking back and remembering His first advent, we prepare ourselves for His second advent and grow in anticipation of His return.
And when Christmas (finally) arrives, my prayer is that we will rejoice in the incarnation with the joy it deserves. Let’s not be shy about our merriment, brothers and sisters. Let’s rejoice with good food and drink, with singing and laughter. Let the good news take hold of you this Christmas and celebrate in a way that matches the good news of great joy that is for all people.