Monthly Archives: December 2022

GLORIOUS MYSTERY

Posted on December 31, 2022 by canonhawes

Colossians 1:24–29 Paul’s Ministry to the Church [24] Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the … Continue reading →

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THE ORIGINAL

Posted on December 30, 2022 by canonhawes

Colossians 1:15–23 The Preeminence of Christ [15] He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. [16] For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions … Continue reading →

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MANGER AND GRAVE

Posted on December 29, 2022 by canonhawes

John 12:24–36 [24] Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. [25] Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever … Continue reading →

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POWER AND INNOCENCE

Posted on December 28, 2022 by canonhawes

The Flight to Egypt [13] Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I … Continue reading →

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SEEKING ENLIGHTENMENT

Posted on December 27, 2022 by canonhawes

1 John 2:1–11 Christ Our Advocate [1] My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. [2] … Continue reading →

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TO THE END

Posted on December 26, 2022 by canonhawes

Matthew 10:17–22 [17] Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, [18] and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the … Continue reading →

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LOVE OUTPOURED

Posted on December 25, 2022 by canonhawes

Philippians 2:5–11 [5] Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, [6] who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, [7] but emptied himself, by … Continue reading →

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DAY SPRING

Posted on December 24, 2022 by canonhawes

Luke 1:67–79 Zechariah’s Prophecy [67] And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, [68] “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people [69] and has raised up a … Continue reading →

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GIVING VOICE

Posted on December 23, 2022 by canonhawes

Luke 1:57–66 The Birth of John the Baptist [57] Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son. [58] And her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown great mercy to her, and … Continue reading →

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THE TOTAL SONG

Posted on December 22, 2022 by canonhawes

Luke 1:46–56 Mary’s Song of Praise: The Magnificat [46] And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, [47]  and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, [48] for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, … Continue reading →

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