The Angel Oak Tree, Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina

2014 Bible Reading Plan for Christmas
Day 9 Reading: Matthew 1:1-17
Genealogy of Jesus

An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah,
the son of David, the son of Abraham.
– Matthew 1:1

If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring,
heirs according to the promise.
– Galatians 3:29

Poem: Tree of Life
Wonder
Marvel
At God’s constancy

Steadfast
Unwavering
Across the ages

Remembering
Gathering
A covenant people

Remembering
Fulfilling
A covenant promise

Patiently
Tending
A tree of life

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Poem: Tree of Life © 2014 Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia
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