Advent

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

This Christmas, join a global community for an epic journey through the Bible’s original Christmas story—and a tradition that goes back seventeen centuries: Advent. Each Sunday you’ll light a candle as a powerful ten-minute audio guide walks you through the beautiful stories leading up to Jesus’s birth. Weekdays we’ll walk chapter-by-chapter through Jesus’s full story in Mark. Gather the family or just listen on the go. Subscribe now—starts Nov 29.

Advent Through the Word 2025

This is an Advent devotional guide by the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Advent - We Have Found The King

Get in the spirit of Christmas this year by spending the month of December reading through the story of Jesus's birth and finding practical ways share joy and love with others. Complete this plan by yourself or as a family!

Joy to the World: An Advent Bible Reading Plan

On a quiet night 2,000 years ago, angels brought news of the Savior’s birth to shepherds tending their flocks—and after hearing the news, those same shepherds left everything to seek a baby in Bethlehem. All these years later, the invitation has not changed. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he helps you draw near to the Savior, encouraging you to make time to rest in the Father’s love this season.

Journey To The Manger

Experience the warmth of Christmas through the winsome wit and wisdom of beloved writer G. K. Chesterton. Find encouragement for the holiday season with selections of Chesterton's writings accompanied by commentary, scripture readings, and reflections! 

Christmas With G.K. Chesterton: A 5-Day Advent Devotional

This devotional is written to be used in the 25 days leading to Christmas. Commonly referred to as “Advent,” meaning “coming,” these readings look at the arrival of the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ, and anticipate his coming again.

Advent Reading Plan

Advent is a season of anticipation for our coming Savior. Enjoy a weekly video devotional and daily Scripture readings through the month of December, leading up to Christmas and the birth of Jesus!

The Gifts of Advent

In this Advent journey through Luke 1 – 2, Christopher Ash brings these familiar passages to life with fresh insight, colour and depth. As you soak up the Scriptures, you'll experience the joy of Christmas through the eyes of those who witnessed it first-hand. This bible reading plan contains the first three entries in Christopher Ash's Advent devotional Repeat the Sounding Joy. 

