Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent
the Fourth Week of Advent
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聖書日本語
旧約聖書
創世記
The creation, humanity's fall, the flood, and God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants.出エジプト記
Israel's escape from Egypt, receiving the Law, and covenant formation at Mount Sinai.レビ記
Laws on sacrifices, purity, and holiness, guiding Israel's worship and community life.民数記
Israel's wilderness journey, census data, and preparations for entering the Promised Land.申命記
Moses' final speeches reiterating the Law and renewing Israel's covenant before entering Canaan.ヨシュア記
Israel's conquest, division of Canaan, and Joshua's leadership in settling the Promised Land.士師記
Israel's cycle of sin, oppression, and deliverance by judges, highlighting moral decline.ルツ記
A story of loyalty and redemption, leading to Ruth becoming an ancestor of King David.サムエル記上
Samuel's leadership, Saul's reign, and David's rise as Israel's future king.サムエル記下
Focuses on King David's reign, his successes, personal failings, and the establishment of a united Israel.列王記上
Solomon's reign, the temple's construction, and the kingdom's division after his death.列王記下
Chronicles the history of Israel and Judah, detailing the reigns of their kings and the fall of Jerusalem.代誌上
A retelling of Israel's history, focusing on David's reign and temple preparations.歴代誌下
The history of Judah's kings, emphasizing temple worship, leading to Babylonian exile.エズラ記
The return from exile, rebuilding the temple, and reestablishing the Law in Jerusalem.ネヘミヤ記
Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls and restore the community's faithfulness.エステル記
A Jewish queen's courage saves her people from a plot of genocide in Persia.ヨブ記
A righteous man's suffering, his dialogues on justice, and God's ultimate sovereignty.詩編
A collection of songs and prayers expressing worship, lament, thanksgiving, and praise to God.箴言
Wisdom sayings offering guidance on moral living, relationships, and the fear of God.コヘレトの言葉
Reflects on the meaning of life, exploring the futility of human endeavors and the pursuit of wisdom.雅歌
A poetic celebration of love, expressing deep romantic and spiritual devotion between lovers.イザヤ記
Prophecies of judgment and redemption, foretelling the Messiah's coming and Israel's restoration.エレミヤ記
Warnings of Jerusalem's destruction, calls for repentance, and promises of a new covenant.哀歌
Poems mourning Jerusalem's destruction and expressing deep sorrow, yet hope in God's mercy.エゼキエル記
Visions and prophecies of Jerusalem's fall, Israel's restoration, and a future temple.ダニエル記
Stories of faithfulness in exile and visions of future kingdoms and God's ultimate victory.ホセア記
A prophet's marriage symbolizes God's steadfast love for unfaithful Israel, calling for repentance.ヨエル記
Prophecies of a locust plague, judgment, and the outpouring of God's Spirit.アモス記
A call for social justice, condemning Israel's complacency and predicting divine judgment.オバデア記
Prophecy against Edom for its betrayal of Israel, foretelling its destruction.ヨナ記
A reluctant prophet's mission to Nineveh, highlighting God's mercy towards repentance.ミカ記
Warnings of judgment, calls for justice, and prophecies of a future ruler from Bethlehem.ナホム記
The impending fall of Nineveh as God's judgment against Assyrian cruelty.ハバクク記
A prophet questions God's justice, leading to a vision of divine sovereignty and faith.ゼファニヤ記
Prophecies of judgment on Judah and surrounding nations, with promises of restoration.ハガイ記
Encouragement to rebuild the temple after the Babylonian exile, emphasizing God's presence.ゼカリヤ記
Visions and prophecies encouraging the returned exiles, foretelling the Messiah's coming.マラキ記
A call to covenant faithfulness, addressing Israel's spiritual apathy, and predicting Elijah's return.
The creation, humanity's fall, the flood, and God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants.出エジプト記
Israel's escape from Egypt, receiving the Law, and covenant formation at Mount Sinai.レビ記
Laws on sacrifices, purity, and holiness, guiding Israel's worship and community life.民数記
Israel's wilderness journey, census data, and preparations for entering the Promised Land.申命記
Moses' final speeches reiterating the Law and renewing Israel's covenant before entering Canaan.ヨシュア記
Israel's conquest, division of Canaan, and Joshua's leadership in settling the Promised Land.士師記
Israel's cycle of sin, oppression, and deliverance by judges, highlighting moral decline.ルツ記
A story of loyalty and redemption, leading to Ruth becoming an ancestor of King David.サムエル記上
Samuel's leadership, Saul's reign, and David's rise as Israel's future king.サムエル記下
Focuses on King David's reign, his successes, personal failings, and the establishment of a united Israel.列王記上
Solomon's reign, the temple's construction, and the kingdom's division after his death.列王記下
Chronicles the history of Israel and Judah, detailing the reigns of their kings and the fall of Jerusalem.代誌上
A retelling of Israel's history, focusing on David's reign and temple preparations.歴代誌下
The history of Judah's kings, emphasizing temple worship, leading to Babylonian exile.エズラ記
The return from exile, rebuilding the temple, and reestablishing the Law in Jerusalem.ネヘミヤ記
Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls and restore the community's faithfulness.エステル記
A Jewish queen's courage saves her people from a plot of genocide in Persia.ヨブ記
A righteous man's suffering, his dialogues on justice, and God's ultimate sovereignty.詩編
A collection of songs and prayers expressing worship, lament, thanksgiving, and praise to God.箴言
Wisdom sayings offering guidance on moral living, relationships, and the fear of God.コヘレトの言葉
Reflects on the meaning of life, exploring the futility of human endeavors and the pursuit of wisdom.雅歌
A poetic celebration of love, expressing deep romantic and spiritual devotion between lovers.イザヤ記
Prophecies of judgment and redemption, foretelling the Messiah's coming and Israel's restoration.エレミヤ記
Warnings of Jerusalem's destruction, calls for repentance, and promises of a new covenant.哀歌
Poems mourning Jerusalem's destruction and expressing deep sorrow, yet hope in God's mercy.エゼキエル記
Visions and prophecies of Jerusalem's fall, Israel's restoration, and a future temple.ダニエル記
Stories of faithfulness in exile and visions of future kingdoms and God's ultimate victory.ホセア記
A prophet's marriage symbolizes God's steadfast love for unfaithful Israel, calling for repentance.ヨエル記
Prophecies of a locust plague, judgment, and the outpouring of God's Spirit.アモス記
A call for social justice, condemning Israel's complacency and predicting divine judgment.オバデア記
Prophecy against Edom for its betrayal of Israel, foretelling its destruction.ヨナ記
A reluctant prophet's mission to Nineveh, highlighting God's mercy towards repentance.ミカ記
Warnings of judgment, calls for justice, and prophecies of a future ruler from Bethlehem.ナホム記
The impending fall of Nineveh as God's judgment against Assyrian cruelty.ハバクク記
A prophet questions God's justice, leading to a vision of divine sovereignty and faith.ゼファニヤ記
Prophecies of judgment on Judah and surrounding nations, with promises of restoration.ハガイ記
Encouragement to rebuild the temple after the Babylonian exile, emphasizing God's presence.ゼカリヤ記
Visions and prophecies encouraging the returned exiles, foretelling the Messiah's coming.マラキ記
A call to covenant faithfulness, addressing Israel's spiritual apathy, and predicting Elijah's return.
新約聖書
マタイによる福音書
Jesus' life, teachings, and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies as the Messiah.マルコによる福音書
A fast-paced account of Jesus' ministry, focusing on his actions and sacrificial death.ルカによる福音書
Jesus' life, emphasizing compassion for the marginalized and the universal scope of salvation.ヨハネによる福音書
Theological reflections on Jesus as the Word of God, focusing on his divine nature and mission.使徒言行録
The early church's growth, the apostles' ministry, and the spread of the Gospel.ローマの信徒への手紙
A theological treatise on salvation, grace, faith, and righteousness through Jesus Christ for all.コリントの信徒への手紙一
Paul addresses divisions, immorality, and spiritual gifts in the Corinthian church.コリントの信徒への手紙二
Paul's defense of his apostleship, his sufferings, and the power of God's grace.ガラテヤの信徒への手紙
Paul's defense of the Gospel of grace against legalism, emphasizing faith in Christ alone.エフェソの信徒への手紙
Paul's teachings on the church's unity, spiritual blessings in Christ, and Christian conduct.フィリピの信徒への手紙
A letter of joy and encouragement, urging humility and faithfulness amid persecution.コロサイの信徒への手紙
Paul's emphasis on Christ's supremacy and warnings against false teachings.テサロニケの信徒への手紙一
Encouragement to a young church, with teachings on holiness and Christ's return.テサロニケの信徒への手紙二
Clarifications about Christ's return and exhortations to stand firm in faith.テモテへの手紙一
Guidance for church leadership, sound teaching, moral conduct, and defending the truth of the gospel.テモテへの手紙二
Paul's final exhortations to Timothy, emphasizing perseverance and faithfulness.テトスへの手紙
Instructions for establishing order in the church, promoting sound doctrine, and living with integrity.フィレモンへの手紙
A personal appeal for the forgiveness and restoration of a runaway slave, Onesimus.ヘブライ人への手紙
An insightful look at Christ's supremacy, priesthood, and the fulfillment of prophecies.ヤコブの手紙
Practical wisdom on living out one's faith through good works and righteous behavior.ペトロの手紙一
Encouragement for suffering Christians to remain faithful and hopeful in their trials.ペトロの手紙二
A reminder to grow in faith, resist false teachings, and remain steadfast awaiting His return.ヨハネの手紙一
Teachings on love, obedience, and assurance of salvation through fellowship with God.ヨハネの手紙二
A letter encouraging love, obedience to God's commands, caution against teachings that deny Christ's truth.ヨハネの手紙三
A personal letter commending hospitality and warning against arrogance in church leadership.ユダの手紙
A strong warning against false teachers and a passionate call to defend the faith and uphold the truth.ヨハネの黙示録
Apocalyptic visions of God's ultimate victory, Christ's return, and the new heaven and earth.
Jesus' life, teachings, and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies as the Messiah.マルコによる福音書
A fast-paced account of Jesus' ministry, focusing on his actions and sacrificial death.ルカによる福音書
Jesus' life, emphasizing compassion for the marginalized and the universal scope of salvation.ヨハネによる福音書
Theological reflections on Jesus as the Word of God, focusing on his divine nature and mission.使徒言行録
The early church's growth, the apostles' ministry, and the spread of the Gospel.ローマの信徒への手紙
A theological treatise on salvation, grace, faith, and righteousness through Jesus Christ for all.コリントの信徒への手紙一
Paul addresses divisions, immorality, and spiritual gifts in the Corinthian church.コリントの信徒への手紙二
Paul's defense of his apostleship, his sufferings, and the power of God's grace.ガラテヤの信徒への手紙
Paul's defense of the Gospel of grace against legalism, emphasizing faith in Christ alone.エフェソの信徒への手紙
Paul's teachings on the church's unity, spiritual blessings in Christ, and Christian conduct.フィリピの信徒への手紙
A letter of joy and encouragement, urging humility and faithfulness amid persecution.コロサイの信徒への手紙
Paul's emphasis on Christ's supremacy and warnings against false teachings.テサロニケの信徒への手紙一
Encouragement to a young church, with teachings on holiness and Christ's return.テサロニケの信徒への手紙二
Clarifications about Christ's return and exhortations to stand firm in faith.テモテへの手紙一
Guidance for church leadership, sound teaching, moral conduct, and defending the truth of the gospel.テモテへの手紙二
Paul's final exhortations to Timothy, emphasizing perseverance and faithfulness.テトスへの手紙
Instructions for establishing order in the church, promoting sound doctrine, and living with integrity.フィレモンへの手紙
A personal appeal for the forgiveness and restoration of a runaway slave, Onesimus.ヘブライ人への手紙
An insightful look at Christ's supremacy, priesthood, and the fulfillment of prophecies.ヤコブの手紙
Practical wisdom on living out one's faith through good works and righteous behavior.ペトロの手紙一
Encouragement for suffering Christians to remain faithful and hopeful in their trials.ペトロの手紙二
A reminder to grow in faith, resist false teachings, and remain steadfast awaiting His return.ヨハネの手紙一
Teachings on love, obedience, and assurance of salvation through fellowship with God.ヨハネの手紙二
A letter encouraging love, obedience to God's commands, caution against teachings that deny Christ's truth.ヨハネの手紙三
A personal letter commending hospitality and warning against arrogance in church leadership.ユダの手紙
A strong warning against false teachers and a passionate call to defend the faith and uphold the truth.ヨハネの黙示録
Apocalyptic visions of God's ultimate victory, Christ's return, and the new heaven and earth.
