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THE NEWBORN KING: HOST

A contemplative reading for Advent.

 
Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

LUKE 2:13–14 ESV

Image by Anderson Carman
 

READ & RECITE

Read the full passage in Luke 2:8-21

Read Luke 2:13–14 a second time, but aloud and slowly, allowing each word to sink in.


OBSERVE

Take a few moments and pay special attention to the key passage and accompanying image.

  • Why is this passage of value? To the scriptures as a whole? To the church?

CONNECT

Look up the related passages provided and read each one. Notice and write down the words, phrases or ideas that connect to today's image and key verse.


1 KINGS 22:19 · MATTHEW 26:53 · REVELATION 5:11


REFLECT

What new questions did this study bring up for you?

How does today’s reading resonate with your life? Your relationship with Jesus?

 

This study is based on a card from Behold: The Newborn King. Learn more about Behold Trading Cards, start collecting, and dive deeper through word studies and verse mapping on each card. Now available at fishcoin.press/behold



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