Lessons and Carols Helps
The Christmas Story, from Advent to Epiphany, is a collection of Christmas music written by Sharon Dennis and Doris Au MacDonald, newly arranged to accompany the scripture selections of Nine Lessons and Carols. These selections can be used by soloist, ensemble, and congregation accompanied by piano and guitar. Teaching videos for the guitar parts are available (soon) at www.braededchordproductions.com Alternately, only piano can be used. The scripture and music can be used in this order:
Traditional Readings
Lesson 1: Genesis 3:8-15; 17-19. God tells Adam he must leave his life in the Garden of Eden and someday his seed will bruise the serpent’s head.
Lesson 2: Genesis 22:15-18. God promises Abraham his seed will bless all mankind. Long Awaited King
Lesson 3: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7. Isaiah foretells the coming of the Savior
Lesson 4: Isaiah 11:1-3a, 4a, 6-9. Isiah prophesies the reign of the Messiah.
Lesson 5: Luke 1:26-35, 38. The angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary.
Lesson 6: Matt.1:18:21; Luke 6: 2:1, 3-7. The angel appears to Joseph and The Christmas story as told by Luke.
Lesson 7: Luke 2:8-16. The shepherds visit the manger.
Lesson 8: Matt. 2:1-12. The visit of the Magi.
Lesson 9: John 1:1-14. The mystery of the incarnation, according to John.
Alternative Readings (links to be added)
1. Lesson 1: Isaiah 9:2-7 The birth of Christ foretold
O Come O Come Emmanuel/Of the Father’s Love Begotten
2. Lesson 2: Micah 5:2-5 The King will come from Bethlehem
Long Awaited King
3. Lesson 3: Luke 1:26-35 The Annunciation to Mary
The Magnificat
4. Lesson 4: Matthew 1:18-25 The angel appears to Joseph
Raise His Son
5. Lesson 5: Luke 2:1-7 Jesus’ birth
O Tiny Child
6. Lesson 6: Luke 2:8-16 Shepherds hear of the Savior’s birth
God Has Come to Us
7. Lesson 7: Matthew 2:1-11 The Magi follow the star
We Three Kings
8. Lesson 8: Revelation 21:3-4 Song of joy!
The Joy of Salvation
9. Lesson 9: John 1:1-14. The mystery of the incarnation, according to John.
Silent Night