Christmas Day

An Advent reading for December 25.

Stephen Crotts

Read Isaiah 7:14 and 9:1–7

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.”

Isaiah 9:6–7

Celebrate Jesus’ birth with joy.

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