JESAYA 59:21

In 100 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant – even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings, you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, and what the Bible says about his second coming.

Biola University's Center for Christianity, Culture & the Arts is pleased to share the annual Advent Project, a daily devotional series celebrating the beauty and meaning of the Advent season through art, music, poetry, prayer, Scripture, and written devotions. The project starts on the first day of Advent and continues through Epiphany. Our goal is to help individuals quiet their hearts and enter into a daily routine of worship and reflection during this meaningful but often hectic season. Our prayer is that the project will help ground you in the unsurpassable beauty, mystery, and miracle of the Word made flesh.

Today we can say that the Church of Jesus Christ is of one mind regarding the Holy Spirit; we all know that He is God. Throughout this Bible study plan, we will learn a little more about the person of the Holy Spirit, His attributes, and His mission while answering three questions: If the Holy Spirit is God, why don't you worship Him as God? If the Holy Spirit is a person, why don't you speak to Him? If the Holy Spirit is the leader of the church, where have you placed Him?

Jehosheba is a silent hero of scripture, remembered for her courage and decisive action in preserving the Davidic dynasty. As the daughter of King Jehoram of Judah, she was a princess who married Jehoiada the high priest, placing her uniquely at the intersection of royal authority and spiritual leadership. When Queen Athaliah seized power and sought to destroy the royal family, Jehosheba bravely rescued the infant Joash, the last heir to David’s line. Hiding him in the temple for six years, she ensured the survival of the Davidic dynasty—vital to Judah’s identity and central to the Messianic promise