Scripture - December 21
Psalms 147:13
For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
Psalms 106:7
Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multitude of thy mercies; but provoked [him] at the sea, [even] at the Red sea.
Psalms 89:41
All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
Proverbs 3:18
She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her.
Psalms 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, [even] into his ears.
Proverbs 28:7
Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father.
Proverbs 15:13
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
Psalms 36:10
O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Psalms 84:8
O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
Psalms 146:4
His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.
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The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament.
The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.
The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.
The Infancy of Jesus Christ (Infancy Gospel of Thomas) relates the life of Jesus from the ages of five to twelve. It is believed that the document was transcribed from oral traditions some time prior to the second century. The ancient writing is possibly Gnostic and many early church leaders considered it heretical.
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