December 163rd Sunday in Advent Deliverance from the Bondage of Sin Old Testament Exodus 14: 1- 14 Psalm 37: 1-12 Epistle Romans 8: 1-11Gospel John 8: 31 – 38 Verse for Meditation: To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8: 31,32 (New International Version)