Time in the Word
November 26- December 1, 2012
Preparation for Advent 1
While many may seem rushed during
this particular time of the year spend some time with your Lord in devotion and
prayer. Consider the many blessings He has given you as we begin to prepare for
His coming as the promised Savior and redeemer of the world.
The theme for the first Sunday of
the Church year Advent 1 falls under the theme “The return of Christ” In the Old Testament lesson we learn that God
will send a Messiah to execute justice and righteousness on the earth. In the
Epistle St. Paul reminds us to prepare for Christ’s return by being blameless
in holiness. In the Gospel lesson we are told to watch and pray as preparation
for the sudden return of Christ.
Collect for Advent 1 – Stir up Your
power, O Lord and come, that by Your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and
saved by Your mighty deliverance; for You live and reign with the Father and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Collect for St. Andrew’s Day
(November 30) ALMIGHTY God, who didst
give such grace unto thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew, that he readily obeyed the
calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him without delay; Grant unto us
all, that we, being called by thy holy Word, may forthwith give up ourselves
obediently to fulfill thy holy commandments; through the same Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Collect for the Glorious Reign of
Christ —Lord God, heavenly Father, send forth Your Son, we pray, that he may
lead home His bride, the Church, that we will all the redeemed may enter into
Your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.
A prayer for Christ’s return – O
Lord, absolve Your people from their offenses that from the bonds of our sins,
which by reason of our weakness we have brought upon us, we may be delivered by
Your bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives
and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.
A prayer of supplication – Almighty
God, our heavenly Father, because You desire not the death of a sinner but
rather that he should turn from his evil way and live, graciously turn away
from us the punishments which we by our sins have deserved and which have been
borne for us by our Lord Jesu Christ, and grant us ever to serve You in
holiness and pureness of living; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever.
Monday, 26 November 2012—Psalm 89:6,
14-16, 18, Antiphon, Zechariah 9:9b – Behold your King is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation. These
words were fulfilled by Jesus when He entered Jerusalem on that first Palm
Sunday. They hailed Him then but later rejected Him. How would Jesus fare if He
were to enter our city today? Christ is
always coming to us whether we recognize Him or not. In which ways does He come
to us? Hint: it all starts with the word “W” Word, Wafer, Wine, and Water.
Prepare for Him now while there is still time. There will come a time when time
shall be no more.
Tuesday, 27 November
20012—Psalm25:1-10; key verse v6 Remember, O Lord, Your great mercy and love,
for they are from of old.- The Advent season is a time spent in reflection. We
remember the Savior’s prophecies and we see how He fulfilled them. We remember
His promises to restore and forgive us and we see how He worked everything out
according to the Father’s plan. As we prepare for Thanksgiving and the
beginning of the Advent season spend some time thinking of the many gifts and
blessings the Savior has given you. How ought we respond with thankful and
grateful hearts? How can thanksgiving be translated into thanks living?
Wednesday, 28 November 2012—
Jeremiah 33:14-16–God’s promise to send a Branch from David will be fulfilled.
In verse 14 God promises to fulfill a promise. Was not the promise fulfilled in
Christ? Is there still a promise to be fulfilled? Has the promise been
fulfilled in you. Let’s look at the one who is coming. Who is He? He is the Son
of David- royalty. (v.15) He is work is
justice and righteousness. (v.15b) The results of His coming is salvation.
(v.16)
Thursday, 29 November 2012—1
Thessalonians 3:9-13– Be blameless in holiness at the return of Jesus Christ.
When Christ comes, we are to be pleasing to Christ. Paul explains what these
requirements are. Who can meet them? Is it possible to meet these demands? Love
– not only Christians but all people. (v.12) Be blameless in holiness – not
only before men but before God. (v.13) How is such perfection obtained? It is
found in the holy one of God.
Friday, 30 November 2012 – Luke
21:25-36– Conditions of the world prior to Jesus’ return. Of this we can be
certain the end will come. Will it be this generation? Consider verse 36. The
signs of the end are clearly given in verses 25-26. Know the signs! Thus in this Advent season we prepare for the
end and for the celebration of Christ’s return. How might we do this? Consider
verses 34-36.
Saturday, 1 December 2012—-Luke
19:28-40 - This verses inspired the hymn The Advent of Our King. (LSB 331) We come to the beginning of a new church
year. The harvest is complete. Thanksgiving festivities have come to a close.
We now prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. We anticipate Christ’s
sure and certain return in glory. This year will it be a miserable or a merry
Christmas? If you are prepared to meet Christ when He comes in the clouds of
heaven you will be in the right frame of mind to celebration His first Advent.
Circumstances may change. Our perception to them is what is important.
Prayers from Lutheran Service Book ©
2006 and Lutheran Worship © 1980 Concordia Publishing House
Schnorr Von Carolsfeld woodcuts ©
WELS permission granted for personal and congregational use
Lectionary Preaching Workbook Series
C – John Brokhoff © 1979 CSS Publishing, Lima, OH
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