Looking for something for Christmas? Here’s what I’ve got:
Christmas poems from the nine lessons of a carol service
In this series, I wrote poems inspired by each of the Bible readings from a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Browse the full series here.
The popular poems in the series are these two:
Luke 2:8–16: Shepherd, leave your flock and fold
Do not linger at the cost, Seek the one who seeks the lost.
Isaiah 9:2,6–7: Who walks when you walk in darkness?
There is no quiet, No sense of peace, No sight to guide, No knowledge to lead.
Short dramas
His name is John: Elizabeth writes to Mary
Elizabeth reflects on recent the birth of her son as she writes to her much younger cousin Mary (mother of Jesus). A gentle narrative sermon and monologue inspired by the events told in Luke’s gospel chapter 1, verses 5-25 and 57-80.
The Three Wise Wives (a short drama based on Matthew 2)
The wives of the magi discuss the men’s departure and the wisdom of their quest. A thoughtful sketch about commercialisation, the injustice of patriarchy, and how Jesus’ kingship truly is different.
Skandalon: Mary teaches the boy Jesus (based on Luke 2:41–50)
Mary recounts her family’s visit to the temple. Having had trouble enough with her younger children, she is shocked to hear the young and naive Jesus boldly declare that God is his father. But when she teaches him some uncomfortable lessons about the world, she discovers a remarkable truth about his relationship with God.
Two Boys From Nazareth (a sketch about John the Baptist’s ministry)
A young man is conflicted over John the Baptist’s preaching – and what it will mean for a close childhood friendship. A monologue / narrative sermon based on Matthew 3:1–12.
Studies
Advent to Epiphany daily studies: forty reflections and studies to explain Christmas (no prior knowledge assumed)