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22 - 28 December 2019

Taking a risk

Matthew 1.18-25

In a dream, an angel tells Joseph that Mary’s child is from the Holy Spirit. He is to take her as his wife and name the child Jesus, the Saviour. By Joseph’s adoption Jesus becomes the promised Son of David, named ‘God is with us’.

This week's resources explore: being open to God; changing your mind.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Advent 4 Year A
Isaiah 7.10-16 Psalm 80.1-7,17-19 Romans 1.1-7 Matthew 1.18-25

This week's session plans

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This week's resources by type

Young people page

Young people page

Picture pointers

Picture pointers

Live your faith

Live your faith

Prayers

Prayers

Hymns, songs & music

Hymns, songs & music

Children's sheets

Children's sheets

This week's images

This week's images

Bible study

Bible study

PostScript

PostScript

Find more resources on these readings

  • Advent 4 focused on Matthew 1.18-25 (2022)
  • Advent 4 focused on Matthew 1.18-25 (2016)
  • Advent 4 focused on Isaiah 7.10-16 (2013)
  • Advent 4 focused on Matthew 1.18-25 (2010)
  • Advent 4 focused on Matthew 1.18-25 (2007)
  • Advent 4 focused on Matthew 1.18-25 (2004)