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December 27, 2025

Justice Comes

Dottie Escobedo-Frank   |   Read Hebrews 2:10-18

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Lectionary Week
December 22–28, 2025
Scripture Overview

The scripture passages this week point to the need for justice and show the ways God saves us. Isaiah tells of those who bring the good news of justice and reveal the salvation that comes from God. John and the first Hebrews passage prepare us for the coming Christ child by drawing our attention to the symbols that fill the season. The psalm and the second Hebrews passage remind us of the reasons we celebrate. The Gospel of Matthew reminds us to notice the places where justice has not been found. Justice takes time, it takes work, and it takes determination. Justice only happens when we have God working alongside us showing us the way of righteousness and the road of peace. May justice come for all this season.

Questions and Suggestions for Reflection

• Read Isaiah 52:7-10. Where have you seen good news being shared in the world? When have you brought good news?
• Read Hebrews 2:10-18. What emotions are generated in you as you approach family gatherings? What brings you joy during the Christmas season?
• Read Psalm 148. For what do you praise God? In what ways do you express your praise?
• Read Matthew 2:13-23. What similarities and differences do you see between the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt and the modern-day journey of migrants around the world? How have you welcomed the children of the world in your community?

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Hebrews 2:10-18

10 It was appropriate for God, for whom and through whom everything exists, to use experiences of suffering to make perfect the pioneer of salvation. This salvation belongs to many sons and daughters whom he’s leading to glory. 11 This is because the one who makes people holy and the people who are being made holy all come from one source. That is why Jesus isn’t ashamed to call them brothers and sisters when he says, 12 I will publicly announce your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you in the middle of the assembly. 13 He also says, I will rely on him. And also, Here I am with the children whom God has given to me. 14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, he also shared the same things in the same way. He did this to destroy the one who holds the power over death—the devil—by dying. 15 He set free those who were held in slavery their entire lives by their fear of death. 16 Of course, he isn’t trying to help angels, but rather he’s helping Abraham’s descendants. 17 Therefore, he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every way. This was so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, in order to wipe away the sins of the people. 18 He’s able to help those who are being tempted, since he himself experienced suffering when he was tempted.

Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the Common English Bible. Copyright © 2011 Common English Bible. Used by permission.

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Dear God, thank you for drawing near to us in the form of a baby who became fully human with us. Thank you for your mercy and faithfulness. Amen.


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