Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Lessons & Carols
FIRST LESSON || Stephanie Noble
Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19
God announces in the Garden of Eden Adam and Eve’s punishment for their rebellion and that the seed of humanity shall bruise the serpent’s head.
Carol Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus No. 196, The United Methodist Hymnal
SECOND LESSON || Stephanie Noble
Genesis 22:15-18
God promises to Abraham that by his descendants all nations of the earth shall obtain blessing.
Carol O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Verses 1, 2, 4 and 7 ) No. 211, The United Methodist Hymnal
THIRD LESSON || Stephanie Noble
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people living in darkness.
Carol Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming (Verses 1 and 2) No. 216, United Methodist Hymnal
FOURTH LESSON || Stephanie Noble
Isaiah 11:1-3a, 4a, 6-9
The king is coming and will usher in a reign of justice and reconciliation for those who have little and those who have much, while providing peace for all of God’s creation.
Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem No. 230, United Methodist Hymnal
FIFTH LESSON || William Matson
Luke 1:26-35, 38
The angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will give birth to God’s promised Son whose kingdom shall never end.
Carol To a Maid Engaged to Joseph (Verses 1, 4, & 6) No. 215, United Methodist Hymnal
SIXTH LESSON || William Matson
Luke 2:1, 3-7
Against a backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.
Carol Away in a Manger (Verses 1 and 2) No. 217, United Methodist Hymnal
SEVENTH LESSON || William Matson
Luke 2:8-16
The shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger.
Carol Infant Holy, Infant Lowly No. 229, The United Methodist Hymnal
EIGHTH LESSON || William Matson
Matthew 2:1-12
The wise men follow a star to find the child Jesus, the King of the Jews.
Carol What Child is This No. 219, The United Methodist Hymnal
NINTH LESSON || William Matson
John 1:1-14
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
+Carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing No. 240, The United Methodist Hymnal