Theme: Christ’s leadership
1st
Reading: Isaiah, chapter 11: 1 – 10
This scripture can be
interpreted to mean God’s answer to the prayer of his people for a new king, a
king who would turn their fortunes around. God’s promise, however, is that of a
Messiah of unparalleled peace, justice and harmony.
2nd Reading: Paul’s letter to the
Romans, chapter 15: 4 – 9
God’s word teaches us
Christ-like virtues such as hope and patience, among several others. These,
then, shape our attitudes of tolerance for each other, and the willingness to serve
one another, like Christ did for us.
Gospel
Reading: Matthew, chapter 3: 1 – 12
The call to repentance is as
real to us now as it was in the days of John the Baptist. Repentance calls for
a complete change of life-style and mindsets, and not a mere proclamation. The
time to repent is now.
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