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
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?
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