The Second Sunday of Advent

The Second Sunday of Advent The Bethlehem Candle

Sunday, December 4th Today is the second Sunday of Advent, so the Bethlehem Candle, the candle of Preparation, along with the Prophecy Candle have been lit. The Bethlehem Candle symbolizes Christ’s coming as a baby. God coming to earth. Much preparation was involved: by God, by the angels, by the Magi, and by Mary and Joseph. God came, and was born in a stable. ‘But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor gives birth and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites.’ - Micah 5:2-3 Scripture Meditations for the week Use these verses each day as you meditate on the Word ofGod and pray... Sunday – The Second Sunday of Advent, Matthew 1:18-25 Monday – A Savior and Deliverer, Isaiah 19:19-25 Tuesday – The Sovereign Lord Comes, Isaiah 40:9-11 Wednesday – Behold My Chosen One, Isaiah 42:1-4 Thursday – A Servant Brings Salvation, Isaiah 49:1-7 Friday – A Man of Sorrows, Isaiah 53:1-12 Saturday – God’s Spirit Is Upon Him, Isaiah 61:1-3