Advent

God prepared the world for Jesus the Messiah right from the very beginning. He made sure His world knew ahead of time that the Messiah was coming. This is 2 of 3 devotionals that give the prophetic pronouncements of the Messiah – and how they were fulfilled. This devotional shows the prophecies of the events leading up to and those surrounding His birth.

Prophecy: Jesus & His Birth - Preparing For Christmas Series #2

Rahab and Ruth never expected to be in the lineage of the Son of God.  Zechariah was simply showing up for his turn in the temple when an angel showed up too, announcing old Zechariah and old wife would have a baby!  Augustus Caesar sent out a decree to tax the world, and ended up fulfilling a prophecy. Yet God was at work in all of these people and situations.  

Advent - God Knows What He's About

Grow your expectation of Jesus’ arrival with this 6-day devotional. Advent is both about Jesus’ first coming in Bethlehem and his second coming, which we await. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, remember his first advent and prepare for his second by pondering both events. This reading plan is centered around the themes of preparation, anticipation, joy, and incarnation.

Anticipating His Arrival

Christmas is always so fun! The festive music, the twinkly lights, and the beauty of the holiday enchants us from a young age. But what is at the heart of it all? 

Adore is a festive, 15 day devotional for teenage girls. It is brimming with biblical content about Jesus and the history of Advent.

Adore - the Teen Girl's Guide to Advent

Advent invites us to journey through the darkness to discover the light, the incarnate Word of God who "shines in the darkness" (John 1:5). This plan focuses upon the weekly themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—and serves as a guide through each week of the season. It is taken from our book, Dawn, with reflections for every day of Advent available within the Dwell Bible App.

Dwell | Advent

Waiting for Christmas is hard! We want to make the month of December more joyful for you and your family. This plan features the first seven days of a 26-day Advent Activity Calendar from Words of Hope. Each day gives a Bible reading and short activity to fill your month with the joy of our Savior. You can find the full version, along with a printable calendar and crafts, online.

Waiting With Joy: An Advent Activity Calendar for Kids

This Little Light Is a 5-day devotional loosely based on the song of the same name. It focuses on the idea that every creative act is a light signaling to future generations the power of hope amidst the dark. Each day I will provide you with an opportunity for reflection along with a visual meditation from my own time reflecting on the advent season.

This Little Light: An Advent Devotional

Fear touches every life—whether through childhood worries, family anxieties, or mistakes we try to avoid. But Advent invites us to hope for a new reality ruled by peace, not fear. The Son of God entered our broken world to comfort us, overcome fear, and bring lasting peace. May His gospel of peace fill your heart throughout this Advent season!

This month’s reading plan follows the lectionary pattern with daily passages from the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament, accompanied by Advent devotionals in partnership with 1517.org on the theme of Peace.

Reading With the People of God #8 Peace

Journey to a Manger is a six-day plan that helps you discover the deeper story of Christmas. Each day contains a short (1–2 minute) audio message that ties into the journey theme. It was not an easy path. You will see how God used surprise encounters and even quiet shepherds to bring His Son into the world. These lessons connect to real-life stories to show how we can follow God today. No matter what you’re facing, Christmas reminds us that God is near, working in big and small ways. Let this journey draw you closer to Jesus.