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7dec week

7 - 13 December 2014

The voice of the messenger

Mark 1.1-8

Watching and waiting: Week 2 of 5


A time in which we are encouraged to stay alert to God’s purposes in our lives. 

The voice of the messenger


John the Baptist appears in the wilderness and cries out about the one who is to come.


This week’s reading, Mark 1.1-8, provides an opportunity to: 

treasure words that echo down the generations (AAA & CYP)

consider the impact of our words.(AAA & CYP)

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Advent 2
Psalm 85.1-2,8-13 Isaiah 40.1-11 2 Peter 3.8-15a Mark 1.1-8

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  • Advent 2 focused on Mark 1.1-8 (2023)
  • Advent 2 focused on Mark 1.1-8 (2020)
  • Advent 2 focused on Mark 1.1-8 (2017)
  • Advent 2 focused on Isaiah 40.1-11 (2011)
  • Advent 2 focused on Mark 1.1-8 (2008)
  • Advent 2 focused on Isaiah 40.1-11 (2005)
  • Advent 2 focused on Mark 1.1-8 (2002)