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Lectionary Theme: Annunciation to Zechariah: God who fulfils promises
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1 Chronicles 24:1-19 First Lesson
1. The divisions of the descendants of Aaron were these. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
2. But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar became the priests.
3. Along with Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, David organized them according to the appointed duties in their service.
4. Since more chief men were found among the sons of Eleazar than among the sons of Ithamar, they organized them under sixteen heads of ancestral houses of the sons of Eleazar, and eight of the sons of Ithamar.
5. They organized them by lot, all alike, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both the sons of Eleazar and the sons of Ithamar.
6. The scribe Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded them in the presence of the king, and the officers, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of ancestral houses of the priests and of the Levites; one ancestral house being chosen for Eleazar and one chosen for Ithamar.
7. The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
8. the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
9. the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
10. the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
11. the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
12. the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,
13. the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
14. the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
15. the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez,
16. the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,
17. the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,
18. the twenty-third to Delaiah, the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
19. These had as their appointed duty in their service to enter the house of the Lord according to the procedure established for them by their ancestor Aaron, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him. Other Levites
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Hebrews 6:9-12 Second Lesson
9. Even though we speak in this way, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that belong to salvation.
10. For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.
11. And we want each one of you to show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope to the very end,
12. so that you may not become sluggish but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Romans 10:9-15 Epistle
9. because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
10. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.
11. The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.”
12. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him.
13. For, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
14. But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him?
15. And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
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Luke 1:5-23 Gospel
5. In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
6. Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord.
7. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting on in years.
8. Once when he was serving as priest before God and his section was on duty,
9. he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense.
10. Now at the time of the incense-offering, the whole assembly of the people was praying outside.
11. Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
12. When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified; and fear overwhelmed him.
13. But the angel said to him, ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.
14. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,
15. for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.
16. He will turn many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God.
17. With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.’
18. Zechariah said to the angel, ‘How will I know that this is so? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years.’
19. The angel replied, ‘I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
20. But now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will become mute, unable to speak, until the day these things occur.’
21. Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, and wondered at his delay in the sanctuary.
22. When he did come out, he could not speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept motioning to them and remained unable to speak.
23. When his time of service was ended, he went to his home.
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