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Monday
The First
Lesson
Ecclesiasticus 3:17-31
17
My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be
beloved of him that is approved.
18 The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt
find favour before the Lord.
19 Many
are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed
unto the meek.
20 For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of
the lowly.
21 Seek not out things that are too hard for thee, neither search
the things that are above thy strength.
22 But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence,
for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things
that are in secret.
23 Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are
shewed unto thee than men understand.
24 For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil
suspicion hath overthrown their judgment.
25 Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge
therefore that thou hast not.
26 A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that
loveth danger shall perish therein.
27 An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked
man shall heap sin upon sin.
28 In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the
plant of wickedness hath taken root in him.
29 The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an
attentive ear is the desire of a wise man.
30 Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement
for sins.
31 And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which
may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay.
1st Lesson Questions -
Do I perform my tasks for the Lord in meekness, or is there a bit of arrogance involved? (V. 17) What "mystery" has been revealed to me? (V. 19) RESOLVE.
The Second
Lesson
Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his
mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together,
she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing
to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of
the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son
of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that
which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name
JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth
a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted
is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the
Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn
son: and he called his name JESUS.
2nd Lesson Questions -
Compare these two passages: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:22,23. RESOLVE.