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Then the angel said to me, "Write the following: Blessed are those who are invited to the banquet at the wedding celebration of the Lamb!"
He also said to me, "These are the true words of God" (Revelation 19:9)
January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"Why do you see the speck in your brother's eye, but fail to see the beam of wood in your own?
Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye,' while there is a beam in your own?" (Matthew 7:3-4)
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
New Testament Reading: #Ephesians 1:3-14
 
In the longest single sentence in the New Testament, Paul sets forth every spiritual #blessing of #God for believers in #Christ.
 
Why would Paul thus speak of the blessings God has given in Jesus?
January 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
When the head steward tasted the water that had been turned to wine, not knowing where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew)…
December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Gospel Reading: John 1:1-18
 
The prologue to #John's #Gospel, evoking the #creation narrative of Genesis. 
 
How can we know of the #Word?
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
On that same occasion Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your gracious will" (Luke 10:21).
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Psalm: Psalm 147:12-20
 
A #psalm of #praise to YHWH. 
 
How does our #protection, #peace, and #prosperity all come from God and not our own unaided efforts?
December 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Why do so many imagine Jesus as "sour and dour"?

What can we learn from how #Jesus #rejoiced and celebrated?

How can we well endure to share in #joy and the hope of the final #celebration?

Jesus Rejoiced | Jesus Felt
https://youtu.be/DqPJstby9yc
December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14
 
#Jeremiah's message of #hope for Israel. 
 
How would Israel find this #redemption?
December 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Paul said God's #divine nature is displayed in the #creation. Where might we discover this display, and what does it tell us about us and #God?

12.28 | The Voice 15.52 | God's Divinity in Creation
https://www.venicechurchofchrist.org/voice/godsdivinitycreation/
December 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 2:10-18
 
The #Hebrews author spoke of #Jesus and #salvation in Him. 
 
How is Jesus our elder #Brother?
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:13-23
 
#Matthew relates some of the effects of Jesus' birth. 

Why would #Herod be so hostile toward the #Messiah of God?
December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Psalm: #Psalm 148:1-14

A great psalm of #praise to YHWH. 
 
How can the cosmos praise YHWH?
December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9
 
#Isaiah mentioned the covenant loyalty and praises of YHWH based on all the #goodness He has displayed to Israel. 
 
How did Isaiah speak of #God's great #love for His people?
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
God's #word created all things and sustained all things. Praise #God for His creative Word!

12.21 | The Voice 15.51 | God's Creative Word
https://www.venicechurchofchrist.org/voice/godscreativeword/
December 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help (Hebrews 4:16).
December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
But [Jesus] turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, because you are not setting your mind on God's interests, but on man's (Matthew 16:23).
December 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
New Testament Reading: #Romans 1:1-7
 
#Paul's elongated introduction to his letter to the #Christians in #Rome. 
 
Why would Paul begin his message to the Romans in this way?  What does it tell us about God and what He has accomplished in Jesus?
December 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Spirit immediately drove him into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, enduring temptations from Satan. He was with wild animals, and angels were ministering to his needs (Mark 1:12-13).
December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15).
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Psalm: #Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
 
#Asaph begs #God to turn back to Israel His flock. 
 
How can we well meditate upon and apply this beautiful message in our own #prayer life?
December 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
How was Jesus tempted?

Was Jesus really tempted?

How can we take encouragement and strength from Jesus enduring temptation?

#Jesus Was #Tempted | Jesus Felt

https://youtu.be/ar7s6XoKVeg
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Old Testament Reading: #Isaiah 7:10-17
 
Isaiah's sign #prophecy to #Ahaz. 
 
How can we discern the multiple layers which can exist in prophecy from Isaiah’s word to Ahaz?
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Paul commended #Timothy and #Epaphroditus to the Philippian #Christians. Why? What can we gain from Paul's commendations?

12.14 | The Voice 15.50 | Timothy and Epaphroditus | Philippians 2:19-30
https://www.venicechurchofchrist.org/voice/timothyepaphroditus/
December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Then he said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me" (Matthew 26:38).
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM