Wednesday, January 7, 2060

Nativity of Christ

Fasting: FastGreat feast of the LordJulian: December 25

Matins Gospel

Matthew 1.18-25

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18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.Log in to add notes

19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.Log in to add notes

20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.Log in to add notes

21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.Log in to add notes

22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,Log in to add notes

23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.Log in to add notes

24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:Log in to add notes

25And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.Log in to add notes

Epistle — Nativity

Galatians 4.4-7

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4But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,Log in to add notes

5To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.Log in to add notes

6And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.Log in to add notes

7Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.Log in to add notes

Epistle

Hebrews 5.11-6.8

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5:11Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.Log in to add notes

5:12For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.Log in to add notes

5:13For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.Log in to add notes

5:14But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.Log in to add notes

6:1Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,Log in to add notes

6:2Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.Log in to add notes

6:3And this will we do, if God permit.Log in to add notes

6:4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,Log in to add notes

6:5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,Log in to add notes

6:6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.Log in to add notes

6:7For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:Log in to add notes

6:8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.Log in to add notes

Gospel — Nativity

Matthew 2.1-12

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1Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,Log in to add notes

2Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.Log in to add notes

3When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.Log in to add notes

4And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.Log in to add notes

5And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet,Log in to add notes

6And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.Log in to add notes

7Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.Log in to add notes

8And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.Log in to add notes

9When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.Log in to add notes

10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.Log in to add notes

11And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.Log in to add notes

12And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.Log in to add notes

Gospel

Mark 11.22-26

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22And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.Log in to add notes

23For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.Log in to add notes

24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.Log in to add notes

25And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.Log in to add notes

26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.Log in to add notes