Lessons and Carols

The First Lesson: God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of the woman shall bruise the serpent’s head. Genesis 3:8-15; 17-19
The Second Lesson: God promises to faithful Abraham that the nations of the earth be blessed through his lineage. Genesis 22:15-18
The Third Lesson: Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. Isaiah 9:2; 6-7
The Fourth Lesson: The peace that Christ will bring is revealed. Isaiah 11:1-3a; 4a; 6-9
The Fifth Lesson: The angel Gabriel appears to the virgin Mary. Luke 1:26-35; 38
The Sixth Lesson: The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1,3-7
The Seventh Lesson: The shepherds go to the manger. Luke 2:8-16
The Eighth Lesson: The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. Matthew 2:1-12
The Ninth Lesson: John unfolds the great mystery of the incarnation. John 1:1-14