Advent / Christmas
Advent is often a time where worship planners seek creative readings of scripture passages that are well-known to us. From Isaiah’s poetic prophecy to Mary’s burst of song to Luke’s time-treasured tale in Bethlehem, these Scripture Echoes present an entryway to hear anew our cherished Christmas readings.
(Links at bottom of page for Lectionary Advent Texts.)
Swords Into Plowshares
3 Voices
Approximate Length:
3 minutes
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Available only in the NRSV.
A Child Has Been Born for Us
3 Voices
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Approximate Length:
4 minutes
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The Stump of Jesse
3 Voices
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Approximate Length:
3.5 minutes
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Streams in the Desert
3 Voices
Approximate Length:
4 minutes
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Prepare the Way of the Lord
3 Voices
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Approximate Length:
3 minutes
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A Voice Cries Out
Isaiah 9, 11 & 40
(selected verses)
4 Voices
Approximate Length:
4 minutes
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A Righteous Branch
3 Voices
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Approximate Length:
3 minutes
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Visit of the Magi
Matthew 2:1-12
3 Voices
Approximate Length:
3.5 minutes
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The Annunciation
3 Voices
Approximate Length:
5 minutes
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My Soul Magnifies the Lord
3 Voices
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Approximate Length:
4 minutes
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Zechariah’s Prophecy
3 Voices
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Approximate Length:
4 minutes
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The Christmas Story
3 Voices
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Approximate Length:
7 minutes
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In the Beginning Was the Word
3 Voices
Approximate Length:
3.5 minutes
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The One Who Began a Good Work in You
3 Voices
Approximate Length:
5 minutes
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The version of the Bible used for this Echo Reading is unique to Scripture Echo, but akin to the NIV and the NRSV.
Lectionary Advent Readings: