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The 12th Day of Christmas

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by Jim Peters.

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Matthew 1:1-17
This is the document containing Jesus’ family tree. He is the Christ (or the Messiah, which means the One who was smeared with oil and set apart for God). He was David’s descendant and David was Abraham’s descendant.
2 Abraham was Isaac’s father. Isaac was Jacob’s father. Jacob was father to Judah and his brothers. [...]

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The 11th Day of Christmas

Posted on 21. Dec, 2009 by Jim Peters.

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Luke 2:33-40
33 His father and mother were amazed at (what) was said about him.   
34 Simeon praised them and said to Mary, his mother,
“Sure enough[1], this (little child) holds the power for the downfall and rise of many in Israel.  (He is) a sign to be spoken against. 35 A sword will also go through [...]

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The 10th Day of Christmas

Posted on 20. Dec, 2009 by Jim Peters.

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Luke 2:21-33
21 When eight days were complete[1], his name was called Jesus (so that he could ceremonially) have the excess skin cut away from his penis.  (Jesus) was the name the angel called him before he was conceived in (Mary’s) womb.
22 When the (eight) days were completed[2] to make (Mary) ceremonially clean after having a [...]

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The 9th Day of Christmas

Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by Jim Peters.

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Luke 2:10-20
10 The angel said, “Don’t be frightened!  Sure enough[1], I bring good and very happy news for[2] all people. 11 A Saviour who is Christ (which means “anointed[3]”), the Owner and Master was born today in David’s city. 12 This is the sign for you – you will come across a baby wrapped in [...]

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