Introduction 24 readings from Luke 1 - 2: 1. A reassuring certainty (1:1-4) 2. Poignant hope (1:5-7) 3. Coming home (1:8-17) 4. Resting on a word (1:18-25) 5. Good government at last (1:26-33) 6. Conceived of a virgin (1:34) 7. A powerful overshadowing (1:35) 8.

A wonderful faith (1:34-38) 9. Jumping for joy (1:39-45) 10. The humble lifted high (1:46-55) 11. Rescue from terrible enemies (1:56-75) 12. An ancient promise remembered (1:72-73) 13. Light has dawned (1:76-80) 14. The shadow of the cross (2:1-7) 15. Victory in weakness (2:8-12) 16.

Glory and peace (2:13-18) 17. Treasuring and pondering (2:18-20) 18. Jesus! (2:21) 19. Waiting with hope (2:22-25) 20. Good news for the world (2:26-32) 21. A sword for the soul (2:33-35) 22. Active waiting (2:36-37) 23. Waiting together (2:38) 24.

The silent years (2:39-40, 51-52).