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5 - 11 December 2010

Advent 2

Isaiah 11.1-10

The voice in the wilderness

On the second Sunday of Advent we encounter John the Baptist in the wilderness, urging repentance.

The strange figure of John in the wilderness reminds us of the early journeys of the Hebrew people and the constant mission of their prophets to call the people back to God. John calls for repentance in preparation for a greater one to come. 

These resources were first published in Issue 50 November/December 2010.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Advent 2
Isaiah 11.1-10 Psalm 72.1-7,18-19 Romans 15.4-13 Matthew 3.1-12

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