Advent

The lights of Hanukkah and Christmas are the hallmark to the holiday season. Welcome to this Abide meditation as we explore how "the Light" pierces the darkness and how Jesus is the true “Light of the World.”  

Light of the World

Is there a “right way” to celebrate Jesus during Advent? Do you have to "do all the things" in order to check the Advent box? This Advent, go deeper into the mystery and majesty of Emmanual, God with us, and invite God to reveal his past, current, and forever presence in the world and in your life as we wait, yes, but also receive Him right now.

Celebrating Advent: Embrace Jesus in This Season

Observe the season of Advent by contemplating Lessons and Carols. Grow in faith by slowing down, reading scripture, and learning songs that deepen your understanding of the incarnation. Scripture and songs are carefully arranged in a sequence that prepares us for the birth of the Christ child. 

Honor the Season of Advent: 5 Days of Lessons and Carols

The word advent simply means “coming.” The Advent season refers to a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the coming of Christ at Christmas. Traditionally, the church has set aside the four Sundays before Christmas as the season of Advent. This plan contains an order of prayers and readings for the four Sundays in Advent and for Christmas Eve.


Advent Readings and Prayers

Every story about pregnancy and childbirth is different. Unique to each woman and unique to each child. The range of stories about pregnancy and childbirth in the Bible is no exception. But each story also shares similarities that weave them together - and give us fresh insight into how God works through his people.

Biblical Lessons From Stories of Pregnancy

Advent is a four-week plan meant to draw our attention to the humble commencement of the Savior of our lives. This study includes four stories from Matthew and Luke. We learn God’s divine plan for the birth of Jesus Christ and experience what it was like to be present at these events. The question and answer format can be used for family devotions, group discussion, and self-study.

Advent - Oh, Come Let Us Adore Him!

Christmas presented humanity with the joyous revelation of God Incarnate with us. Prophecies, miracles, angels, Magi, seen and unseen evil forces and shepherds permeate this grand event. Through this Christmas Bible plan you will meditate upon the perennial meaning of the extraordinary birth of the Messiah while exploring answers to probing questions raised by sceptics about the historicity of Christ’s birth. Merry Christmas!

Christmas: The Epiphany

As we head into the season of Advent, it’s easy to be swept away with all the plans of Christmas, family times, food, and gifts. 
It's also full of emotions, pain, and loss for many of us.
Advent is a season of waiting. Trusting in a good God who holds our times and seasons.
Advent. Wait. Hope.

Waiting Through Advent With Isaiah

Advent is a season of waiting, remembering, and rejoicing. We wait for Christ’s return, celebrating His first coming even as we wait and long for His return. We remember the brokenness of our world and how He will bring restoration and wholeness when He comes. And we praise Him, remembering the joy we have as we place our hope in Christ. The God Who Restores Bible study journal leads us through the season of Advent, a season of waiting and great expectation of our coming by through our eternal King.