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| christmas advent bible study: Advent - Bible Study Book Lifeway Women, 2023-08 Experience the Christmas season anew this year with this 5-session study on Advent, why we celebrate it, and how it fuels our worship of Jesus. Understand the anticipation and waiting the Old Testament world endured. And experience the joy of new life signaled by the coming of Christ, and the way Advent points to the glory of God still to come. First released in 2019, this study is expanded with tools for Scripture memory to help you savor this Advent season. Features: Beautiful, full-color designed pages to ready participants for the Christmas season Personal study segments to complete between 5 weeks of group sessions Weekly activities for adults, teens, and kids Tips to guide discussion within small groups Benefits: Fuel your worship of Christ with a deeper understanding of Advent Grasp God's character and His work on behalf of His people, in the past and present, as a catalyst to a more intimate relationship with Him Learn how to practically extend joy, hope, peace, and love to others during the holiday season |
| christmas advent bible study: Who Needs Christmas Bible Study Guide Andy Stanley, 2019-10-15 Rediscover the improbable story of Christmas. Four thousand years ago, God promised he would do something through the bloodline of Abraham. Two thousand years later, Jesus was born. And two thousand years after that, we’re still talking about it. Why? The story of Jesus’ birth was not what anyone expected: a baby . . . born in the armpit of the Mediterranean . . . to save us from sins that no one thought we needed saving from. This Christmas season, join Andy Stanley as he unpacks why the improbability of the Christmas story is what makes it so believable. No one could have or would have made it up. The Who Needs Christmas Study Guide includes session overviews, video teaching notes, discussion questions, personal reflection material, and a leader’s guide. Sessions include: The Story Behind the Story The Author of Life The Message of Christmas Ready or Not . . . He Is Coming Designed for use with the Who Needs Christmas / Why Easter Matters Video Study (9780310121121), sold separately. Streaming video also available. |
| christmas advent bible study: Come, Let Us Adore Him Paul David Tripp, 2017-09-15 This year, don't let Christmas sneak up on you again. The wonder and awe of the Christmas season can easily get overshadowed by lights, tinsel, bows, and paper—not to mention last-minute trips to the mall and visits to the in-laws. In all the hustle and bustle, we often lose sight of what's most important. This book of daily readings for the month of December by best-selling author Paul David Tripp will help you slow down, prepare your heart, and focus on what matters most: adoring our Savior, Jesus. |
| christmas advent bible study: Our Hope Has Come Lifeway Women, 2021-10 In this 5-session Advent study, take a closer look at the Christmas story and the hope revealed in the lives of people in the Bible whose obedience and yeses to God's plans, even in difficult times, gave them great joy and led to God's glory in their lives and generations to come. As we explore the hope that Jesus brings, we'll learn to trust God's care for us as His beloved children in both times of abundance and times of lament. No matter what you're facing, at just the right time, in the fullness of time, God will act on your behalf too. In fact, He already has. In the advent season, we celebrate God's kindness to us, even as we wait on the future hope to come. Features: Personal study segments with homework to complete between 5 weeks of group sessions Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups Beautiful, full-color interior to enhance the study experience Specific Advent activities for kids, students, and adults Benefits: Be encouraged to obey God despite difficult circumstances. Be reminded that God, in His sovereignty, works on behalf of His children at just the right time. Study the Christmas story and many of the individual stories of God's people in the Bible to capture the wonder of the holiday season. Consider how your testimony of faith may extend to generations in the future. |
| christmas advent bible study: Come Home for Christmas James A. Harnish, 1999 This thematic Advent study features four reflections--one for each Sunday of Advent--all relating to the theme Come Home for Christmas. Readings are personal and are applicable to life as we experience it today. Each of the four sessions includes a reference to an important passage of Scripture, a prayer, questions for study/discussion or personal reflection, and a focus for the coming week that suggests enriching ways to deepen the Advent experience. This resource is ideal for both group and individual study. |
| christmas advent bible study: Advent and Christmas Katie Prejean McGrady, Tommy McGrady, 2020-08-21 Following the success of their bestselling devotional Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, youth ministry experts Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGrady offer devotions for Advent and Christmas that help teens make sense of the things that matter most in their lives such as relationships, their future, and coping with stress. Realistic and easy to use, each daily devotion starts with a brief Bible quote that connects with a topic important to teens such as insecurity, pressure, trust, fitting in, finding hope, and choosing joy. A brief reflection helps teens consider the day’s topic through their faith. The McGradys sometimes offer comfort, hope, or reasons for joy in these reflections, while on other days they issue a challenge or two. Unlike many other seasonal prayer books, each day offers exercises and activities such as naming areas of teen’s lives where they want to be more hopeful or to trust God more. The result is a closer relationship with God. Each single-page, weekday devotion can be as brief as five minutes or as long as thirty if a teen chooses to do a bit extra with a feature called “Feel Ambitious?” This activity invites them to read, reflect, and respond to a longer scripture passage that connects to the day’s theme. Saturdays and Sundays offer additional challenges to reflect on the previous week and to look ahead to the next. |
| christmas advent bible study: The Heart That Grew Three Sizes Matt Rawle, 2021-09-21 Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons, and bows. We don’t know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did. In this new Advent study, Matt Rawle explores the faith themes in the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! including, how did the Grinch’s heart grow three sizes come Christmas morning? How did Christmas save the Grinch? Could it be that the very thing we think we hate is the one thing that changes our lives? This Advent and Christmas season, look at a familiar classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture. Additional components for a four-week Advent study include a DVD featuring Matt Rawle, a comprehensive Leader Guide, and resources for children and youth. |
| christmas advent bible study: Family Advent Devotional - Bible Study Book Matt Chandler, 2021-10 Gain a better understanding of the church season that leads up to Christmas. Features: - Personal study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth - Family discipleship activities Benefits: - Enrich yourself spiritually by immersing in the Advent season. - Grow in spiritual maturity with optional family discipleship activities. - Become more spiritually oriented through greater familiarity with Advent. |
| christmas advent bible study: From Heaven A. W. Tozer, 2016-08-19 “We live between two mighty events…” Advent is as much about looking back as it is looking ahead—back to Christ’s incarnation, ahead to His return. From Heaven combines A. W. Tozer’s best reflections on these two themes to help us better appreciate the season of Advent. Each daily reading is paired with Scripture for meditation, drawing our attention to the rising light of Christ. “I am struck with the wonder and the significance of the limitless meaning of these two words, He came. Within them the whole scope of divine mercy and redeeming love is outlined.” — A. W. Tozer Chapter titles include: Christmas Reformation Long Overdue The Meaning of Christmas The Logic of the Incarnation Divine Love Incarnate God Manifest in the Flesh What the Advent Established |
| christmas advent bible study: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel LIFEWAY WOMEN., 2020-10 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel... The familiar carol rings true with beauty and grace, but few stop to consider the deep theology of this tune. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: An Advent Study explores Jesus' work on our behalf in the message of Christmas. This study will not only fuel our worship of Jesus, but help the reader foster steadfast love anchored in biblical truth now and all year long. Readers will more fully understand the anticipation and waiting that the Old Testament world endured, the light and life Jesus came to bring us, and the eternal promise that Jesus is yet ushering us into. This beautiful resource will also include advent activities to help kids, students, and adults celebrate the Christmas season together. This Christmas season, set your focus on the anticipation and joy that only Christ can bring in this study of Advent. Features: Leader helps for group discussion 4 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 5 group sessions Beautiful 4-color interior to enhance the reader's experience Specific Advent activities for kids, students, and adults Benefits: Allow a deeper understanding of Advent to fuel your worship of Christ. Understand deeper theological truths of Christmas. Learn more about Jesus and how His coming brings us hope, light, wisdom, and gospel unity. |
| christmas advent bible study: The Christmas We Didn't Expect David Mathis, 2020-10-01 Life is full of unexpected twists and turns and this has been particularly so in 2020. But the most unexpected and significant event in the history of the world actually happened over 2000 years ago when God himself became one of us in the person of Jesus Christ. These Advent reflections, written by David Mathis, help us to lift our eyes to wonder of the incarnation and worship the one who came to save us and make our futures certain. Be amazed once more by the unexpected details of Jesus' unique birth and saving work with these short daily devotions and prayers, and renew your worship of our humble, generous and loving Savior. |
| christmas advent bible study: Almost Christmas Magrey deVega, Ingrid McIntyre, April Casperson, Matt Rawle, 2019-09-17 In 1741, John Wesley preached his famous sermon titled “The Almost Christian” in which he encouraged people to follow Christ wholeheartedly. We should not be satisfied with being almost Christian but rather strive towards being altogether a Christian. In Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience, author and pastor Magrey deVega leads a group of authors to explore how we can make the same commitment to Christ during Advent, connecting our Wesleyan heritage with the traditional Advent themes of Love, Hope, Joy, and Peace. In this book, perfect for Advent, deVega and the other authors break down the barriers that prevent us from experiencing an “altogether” love, hope, joy, and peace in Christ in our lives and in the world around us. They demonstrate the promises God offers to us that makes those longings a reality, inviting us to claim those promises for ourselves this Advent and celebrate an altogether Christmas. Chapters include: Altogether Love Altogether Hope Altogether Joy Altogether Peace Additional components for a four-week study include a DVD featuring Magrey deVega and the other writers and a comprehensive Leader Guide, as well as nativity hymns by Charles Wesley, litanies for lighting the Advent wreath, and prayers that can be incorporated into both worship and small group settings. A daily devotional and a youth study book are also available. |
| christmas advent bible study: Christmas Advent Bible Study Matt Mizell, 2017-01-06 It can be easy to get caught up in the craziness and busyness of the holidays. Starting with the 1st of December, the Christmas Advent Bible Study refocuses you each day leading up to Christmas by providing a Bible verse related to the Christmas story as well as insightful observations and practical applications. Utilizing the popular SOAP Bible study method, you will grow in your relationship with Christ and your knowledge of the Christmas story as you dive deeper into Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer each day. In addition, there is plenty of blank space provided to write down your own thoughts along the way. |
| christmas advent bible study: The First Songs of Christmas Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, 2021-10-05 Let the songs of the first Christmas turn your heart toward God’s glory. During the holidays the musical tunes of the season are everywhere. Their nostalgic melodies warm our hearts. But the original Christmas songs are different; they lift our hearts to a holy God. They reveal the greatness, glory, and goodness of our Savior. Taking us beyond quaint imagery and feel-good lyrics, the Advent songs of the Bible unfold God’s redemptive plan for the world and His eternal purpose for the ages. Reflecting her own love for the season, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth offers meditations on the first two chapters of Luke’s gospel in The First Songs of Christmas. This 31-day Advent devotional shines new light on the ancient yet inspiring songs of Elizabeth, Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon. These readings will lead you to contemplate the loveliness and essence of Christmas. Let this book be your companion as you spend the days surrounding Christmas the way these men, women, and angels did, your gaze fixed on our great God and Savior. |
| christmas advent bible study: Biblia para niños, Historias de Jesús / The Jesus Storybook Bible Sally Lloyd-Jones, 2017-03-21 La Biblia para niños – Historias de Jesús edición bilingüe cuenta la historia que subyace detrás de todas las otras historias de la Biblia. ¿Qué hace que la Biblia para niños – Historias de Jesús sea diferente de cualquier otra Biblia para niños? Mientras que otras Biblias para niños contienen historias del Antiguo y del Nuevo Testamento, este maravilloso libro cuenta la historia que hay detrás de todas las historias de la Biblia, señalando a Jesús como nuestro Salvador. Desde el Antiguo Testamento hasta el Nuevo Testamento, a medida que se desarrolla la historia, los niños verán claramente que Jesús está en el centro de la gran historia de salvación de Dios… y en el centro de la historia de ellos también. La Biblia para niños – Historias de Jesús: Incluye texto bilingüe en inglés y español Está bellamente escrita por la autora best seller del New York Times, Sally Lloyd-Jones e ilustrada por el galardonado artista Jago Contiene 21 historias del Antiguo Testamento y 23 historias del Nuevo Testamento Da vida visualmente a las Escrituras para los niños, compartiendo cómo Jesús está en el centro de nuestra historia Presenta las historias más queridas de la Biblia en un formato fácil de entender Es la Biblia para niños perfecta para cualquier edad hasta el sexto grado, así como para el ministerio de la iglesia Es un regalo ideal para Navidad, Pascua u otras ocasiones especiales Otros títulos de la colección Biblia para niños – Historias de Jesús son Historias bíblicas de Jesús para niños Historias bíblicas de Jesús para niños audiolibro narrado por el reconocido actor cubano, Tony Plana The Jesus Storybook Bible The Jesus Storybook Bible in the special bilingual edition tells the story behind all the other stories in the Bible in English and Spanish. The Jesus Storybook Bible: Includes bilingual text in English and Spanish Is beautifully written by New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by award-winning artist Jago Contains 21 stories from the Old Testament and 23 stories from the New Testament Visually brings Scripture to life for children, sharing how Jesus is at the center of our story Presents the best-loved stories of the Bible in an easy-to-understand format Is the perfect kids’ Bible for any age up to 6th grade, as well as church ministry Makes an ideal gift for Christmas, Easter, and other gift giving occasions Other titles in the Jesus Storybook Bible collection include: The Jesus Storybook Bible, regular edition The Jesus Storybook Bible audiobook read by renown Cuban actor, Tony Plana |
| christmas advent bible study: Love Came Down at Christmas Sinclair Ferguson, 2018-10-01 Advent devotional on 1 Corinthians 13, reflecting on the source of authentic, divine, transforming love. Advent devotional on 1 Corinthians 13, reflecting on the source of authentic, divine, transforming love. Everyone seems to say that Christmas is about love. It’s in the songs we hear as we shop for presents and in the adverts we see on TV. It’s in the cards we send and on the gift tags we write. And Christians can agree. Christmas really is about love, because love came down at Christmas in the person of Jesus Christ. This Advent devotional contains 24 daily readings from 1 Corinthians 13. Sinclair B Ferguson brings the rich theology of the incarnation to life with his trademark warmth and clarity. We'll see what “love” looked like in the life of Christ and be challenged to love like him. Each day's reading finishes with a question for reflection and a prayer. However you're feeling, your heart will be refreshed as you wonder again at the truth that love came down at Christmas. |
| christmas advent bible study: The Dawning of Indestructible Joy John Piper, 2014-08-05 Advent is for adoring Jesus. The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of year. But it's also a season of reflection and preparation for that special day when we mark Immanuel's coming—the arrival of our eternal God in our own frail humanity. This is the greatest of history's many wonders, something too stupendous to celebrate just on one day. Advent is a way of lengthening and intensifying the joy of Christmas. These 25 brief devotional readings from John Piper begin on December 1 and carry us to Christmas Day. Our hope is that God would use these meditations to deepen and sweeten your adoration of Jesus and help you keep him at the center of your Christmas season. |
| christmas advent bible study: The Weary World Rejoices Melissa Kruger, 2021-11 |
| christmas advent bible study: Good News of Great Joy John Piper, 2021-08-18 25 Advent Readings by Pastor and Author John Piper Come, let us adore him. This beloved Advent refrain captures the heart of the season. Advent is for adoring Jesus. It is a season of preparation to ready our hearts for the glory of Christmas Day as we celebrate the coming of the eternal God in our frail humanity. These twenty-five short devotional readings from John Piper aim to help you keep Christ at the center of the Advent season. |
| christmas advent bible study: Advent of the Savior Cindy Bunch, 2011-10-17 This six-session LifeGuide® Bible Study will introduce you to the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus, remind you of God's faithfulness and power to fulfill his promises, and draw you more deeply into the love that brought Christ to earth. |
| christmas advent bible study: Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary, Journal Fr. Mark Toups , 2018-08-01 You don’t change your life for an idea. You change your life for a person. This Advent, don’t get caught up in the busyness. Don’t get lost in the anxiety of preparing for a day. Joyfully anticipate the coming of the person of Jesus through an encounter with his Most Blessed Mother. Imagine having an Advent that is more peaceful, more joyful, and more meaningful than ever before. The Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary Journal not only lets you walk beside Mary during the first Advent, but also lets you get to know her in a way you haven’t before. Rejoice! offers more than insights and information about Mary’s life—it offers an opportunity for you to encounter Mary in the quiet of your heart. Each day, in a few short pages, Fr. Toups provides you with aids to help guide your prayer: A word - Focus on a single word each day to draw out the details, the specifics of who Our Lady is. A reflection - Learn more about Mary, the culture in which she was raised, and the world in which she lived. A Psalm - Each day, you’re given a Psalm to pray (just as Mary herself would have prayed) to help you enter into prayer. A reading - In reading Scripture, you find the Word of God, bringing you closer to Mary, who carried the Word in her body. A prompt - Space is provided each day to journal. Record how the Lord is speaking to you |
| christmas advent bible study: Knowable Word Peter Krol, 2022-05-26 Knowable Word offers a foundation on why and how to study the Bible. Through a running study Genesis 1, this new edition illustrates how to Observe, Interpret, and Apply the Scripture-and gives the vision behind each step. |
| christmas advent bible study: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus Asheritah Ciuciu, 2017-10-03 How to focus on Christ during Advent Most Christians agree that Christmas is all about Jesus, yet most of us spend little time preparing our hearts to celebrate Him. Why is this? Partly because we don’t know how. In Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, Asheritah Ciuciu leads readers through the four weeks of Advent (Hope, Preparation, Joy, and Love). Each week: Begins with an interactive family devotional that equips readers to celebrate Advent together Offers five daily reflections that focus on that week's name of Jesus Includes suggestions for fun-filled family activities or service projects This devotional can be used by readers in their own personal worship times or as a tool to engage in family worship during the busy holiday season. Either way, participants will gain a greater sense of awe and wonder at who Jesus is. By focusing on the person and character of Jesus throughout the Advent season, readers will prepare their hearts so that when they admire the live nativity, sit in the candlelight service, or wake up on Christian morning, they can join the faithful who sing from the bottom of their hearts, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! |
| christmas advent bible study: Symbols of Salvation Megan Gramzow, 2021-08-03 Travel with Mary and Joseph as they make their way into Bethlehem, to the Inn, and as Jesus is born. Then walk with the Shepherds to see Jesus. Count the sheep as the story moves along and watch for the opportunities to join in. In this interactive and illustrated children's Christmas book, showcase the true story of Christmas in rhyme. |
| christmas advent bible study: Women Living Well Courtney Joseph Fallick, 2013-10-08 Women desire to live well. However, living well in this modern world is a challenge. The pace of life, along with the new front porch of social media, has changed the landscape of our lives. Women have been told for far too long that being on the go and accumulating more things will make their lives full. As a result, we grasp for the wrong things in life and come up empty. God created us to walk with him; to know him and to be loved by him. He is our living well and when we drink from the water he continually provides, it will change us. Our marriages, our parenting, and our homemaking will be transformed. Mommy-blogger Courtney Joseph is a cheerful realist. She tackles the challenge of holding onto vintage values in a modern world, starting with the keys to protecting our walk with God. No subject is off-limits as she moves on to marriage, parenting, and household management. Rooted in the Bible, her practical approach includes tons of tips that are perfect for busy moms, including: Simple Solutions for Studying God’s Word How to Handle Marriage, Parenting, and Homemaking in a Digital Age 10 Steps to Completing Your Husband Dealing With Disappointed Expectations in Motherhood Creating Routines that Bring Rest Pursuing the Discipline and Diligence of the Proverbs 31 Woman There is nothing more important than fostering your faith, building your marriage, training your children, and creating a haven for your family. Women Living Well is a clear and personal guide to making the most of these precious responsibilities. |
| christmas advent bible study: A Christmas Carol for Teens (Annotated Including Complete Book, Character Summaries, and Study Guide) Charles Dickens, Alan Vermilye, 2018-10 In the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol, the reclusive curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited on Christmas Eve by four spirits who force him to examine his selfish ways. When Scrooge awakens on Christmas morning, he is a new man, flinging open the windows of spiritual transformation and given to an entirely new outlook on life.A Christmas Carol Book and Bible Study Guide For Teensincludes the entire book of this Dickens classic as well as Bible study discussion questions designed specifically for teenagers at the end of each chapter, Scripture references, and related commentary.Detailed character sketches and an easy-to-read book summary provide deep insights into each character while examining the book's themes of greed, isolation, guilt, blame, compassion, generosity, transformation, forgiveness, and finally redemption. To assist leaders, a complete Answer Guide is available for free online.This complete Bible study experience is perfect for youth groups, homeschool and Christian schools as well as independent study.A Christmas Carol Book and Study Guide for Teens includes:Five sessions of weekly studyComplete character sketches and summaries to go deeperBible study questions that are ideal for teenagersAnswer Guide for all questions and Scripture Reference Guide available for free onlineAvailable in print or e-book formatsThis Christmas, allow the transformational story of Ebenezer Scrooge to transform the teenagers in your life while inspiring change in the lives of those around you. There's no better tool for making that happen than with A Christmas Carol Book and Study Guide for Teens! |
| christmas advent bible study: Advent in Plain Sight Jill J. Duffield, 2021-09-14 At Christmas, God came into our ordinary world in the form of a child, and still today, God is at work through the ordinary stuff of life, if we train our eyes to see. In this daily devotional for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, Jill J. Duffield draws readers' attention to ten ordinary objects that appear in the biblical narratives of messianic prophesy and incarnation—objects we encounter in our own lives. Through objects such as gates, trees, cloth, light, and water, readers will find new meaning in the biblical account of Jesus’ coming. By connecting everyday objects with biblical texts, Advent in Plain Sight prompts readers to see the near kingdom of heaven on earth and ponder what that divine proximity enables and asks them to do and be. Each daily devotional features a Scripture reading, prayer, and reflection, reminding Christians that God still dwells among us, even in the most ordinary places. |
| christmas advent bible study: Advent Family Devotions Marilyn Williams, 2010-11 What does Christmas mean to you and your family? Do you look forward to it with great anticipation and joy, or with dread at the thought of crowded shopping malls, depleted bank accounts and a jam-packed calendar? In today's commercial culture, it's easy to see how Jesus has gotten lost in the frenzy of the Christmas Season. Our families desperately need a refreshed perspective. Advent Family Devotions will help you and your family to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas. Advent Family Devotions are simple yet significantly life-changing, connecting your family's Christmas season with biblical past and future prophecies. In as little as five minutes your family can enhance their Christmas Season with the true gifts of the season. Change your chaotic Christmas season into a season of joy, peace and eternal hope. By celebrating the Advent Season together, you and your family will celebrate all that God has done, and all that God is going to do. This family devotional can be used year after year as a cherished Christmas tradition for children and adults of all ages. Every family needs tools to keep the main thing, the main thing. This power packed Christmas devotional is a must have for any family wanting to keep Christ in Christmas and their family unity nurtured. Pam Farrel Bestselling author of over 30 books including 10 Best Decisions a Parent Can Make |
| christmas advent bible study: Celebrating Abundance Walter Brueggemann, 2017-09-10 To “prepare for Christmas†in our society is to be sucked into a vortex of indulgence, from decor to gifts to calorie-rich foods. Layer upon layer of tinsel, lights, and wrapping paper create the illusion of abundance, disguising the feeling of emptiness in our souls. The arrival of the Messiah, by contrast, is true abundance disguised by the impression of scarcity. Training our eyes to see through the rough stable, the adolescent mother, and the anxious escape to Egypt, we can see in that poverty and powerlessness the wonder of God's abundant life and grace coming down to dwell among us. This powerful devotional by best-selling author Walter Brueggemann includes daily reflections on the Scriptures and stories of Advent in order to invite us to see beyond the world's faux extravagance and realize the true feast laid out before us. Twelve prayers are also included for the twelve days of Christmas. |
| christmas advent bible study: Christmas: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Richard B. Wilke, 2010-10-01 In this four-week Advent study, author Richard B. Wilke focuses on people in the story of Christ’s birth. There are those we associate with the joy and celebration of Christmas—the wise men, the shepherds, and Joseph. Yet the author reminds us not to forget that the evil King Herod is also part of the Christmas story, and how it is because there is evil in our world that we so desperately needed—and need—a Savior. Each lesson includes a key scripture, brief reflection, questions to discuss, a suggested Christmas carol, and a prayer. Table of Contents: First Week of Advent Let’s Keep Herod in Christmas (Matthew 2:1, 7-8, 16-18) Second Week of Advent Let’s Keep the Wise Men in Christmas (Matthew 2:1-12) Third Week of Advent Let’s Keep Joseph in Christmas (Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15, 19-23) Fourth Week of Advent Let’s Keep the Shepherds in Christmas (Luke 2:8-20) |
| christmas advent bible study: Because of Bethlehem (with Bonus Content) Max Lucado, 2016-09-13 For some, Christmas is a time of excitement, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. For others, it's full of loneliness, grief, and loss. Join New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he unwraps the enduring promises of Christmas and discovers a lifetime of hope, all because of one baby born in Bethlehem. It's easy to lose sight of the remarkable story of Christmas. We forget that a king ordered a census, Joseph was forced to travel, Mary bounced on a donkey's back, the hotel was full, the hour was late, and the event was one big hassle. Yet, out of that hassle, hope was born. In Because of Bethlehem, Max invites us to look at the Christmas story from a different perspective. He reminds us that Christmas is about more than a pretty tree with presents piled up underneath it. Christmas begins what Easter celebrates: the child in the cradle who goes on to become the King on the cross. Because of Bethlehem, we have a place on earth and a Savior in heaven. In the midst of your hectic Christmas season, Max will give you the encouragement, advice, and tools you need to: Rekindle your connection to the Christ of Christmas Receive the promises of the Christmas season Lay down your endless Christmas to-do list and trust what Jesus has already done Heal your heartache by embracing the God who is always near you, always for you, and always with you Each copy of Because of Bethlehem will also include an Advent Devotional Guide designed to help you reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and the promise of his return. As you curl up in a comfortable spot and take a closer look at the wild and wonderful story of Bethlehem, may you find enduring faith for all seasons of your life. No matter what this season holds for you, rest in the truth that the promise of Christmas has the power to bring you a lifetime of hope and healing. |
| christmas advent bible study: Dog in the Manger Tim Schenck, 2015-02-13 With laugh-out-loud humor anchored by spiritual truths, author Tim Schenck helps us maintain our spiritual sanity through the often-frenetic chaos of Advent and Christmas. Illustrated by popular cartoonist Jay Sidebotham, Dog in the Manger also explores the major characters of the season in new ways, including John the Baptist, Mary, Joseph and of course, Jesus. Thoughtful questions following each section make Dog in the Manger ideal for personal or group use. |
| christmas advent bible study: When God Comes Down James A. Harnish, 2012 Often our Advent/Christmas journey is focused on us our memories, feelings, relationships and experiences. This study puts the focus on Gods action in Jesus Christ. It encourages participants to think more deeply in terms of the biblical, theological and spiritual meaning of the Nativity, while still applying it to their own life experience. |
| christmas advent bible study: All the Good Prof. Laceye C. Warner, Amy Valdez Barker, Jung Choi, Sangwoo Kim, 2021-09-21 Journey Through Advent with John Wesley's Means of Grace. The season of Advent offers time and space for Christians to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas through reflecting on the story of salvation. In All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas, a group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. John Wesley’s emphasis upon practices of piety and mercy—or good works—drew from the larger Christian tradition. Such practices are often referred to as means of grace. Each chapter guides participants through one of the four weeks of Advent by reflecting on biblical passages in light of an aspect of Wesleyan means of grace highlighted by illustrations and stories. Readers will look at preparing the way for God, the impact and significance of prayer, the substance of good works and caring for others, and sharing God’s mission to the world. In this season of Advent as we await the birth of the Christ child remember and know God’s goodness and love for us. A DVD with weekly video segments and a comprehensive Leader Guide with small-group discussion questions are available separately to create a four-week study for Advent. |
| christmas advent bible study: Risen Motherhood (Deluxe Edition) Emily Jensen, Laura Wifler, 2022-10-25 THIS HIGHLY GIFTABLE DELUXE EDITION OF THE BESTSELLER INCLUDES THREE ALL-NEW CHAPTERS Motherhood is hard. In a world of five-step lists and silver-bullet solutions to become perfect parents, mothers are burdened with mixed messages about who they are and what choices they should make. If you feel pulled between high-fives and hard words, with culture’s solutions only raising more questions, you’re not alone. But there is hope. You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood. Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum. Discover how closely the gospel connects with today’s motherhood. Join Emily and Laura as they walk through the redemptive story and reveal how the gospel applies to your everyday life, bringing hope, freedom, and joy in every area of motherhood. |
| christmas advent bible study: Easter - Bible Study Book LIFEWAY WOMEN., 2020-10 The Easter season is full of joy, celebration, and life. It's so easy to get swept up in the busyness of plays and pastels that we sometimes forget to stand in awe of Jesus this time of year. Easter: Behold Your King is a thoughtful look at the Easter season, focusing on the events and deeper theological meaning of the Passion Week. Diving into topics like: Old Testament prophecy that connects to Jesus as the Messiah, the significance of the events of Palm Sunday through the silence of Holy Saturday, and Jesus' appearances after His resurrection, this study will not only help the reader understand how beautifully deep Christ's sacrifice for us was, but also how to live in light of these life-giving truths. This resource will also include Easter activities to help kids, students, and adults celebrate the season together. Features: Leader helps for group discussion Beautiful 4 color interior to enhance the study experience 4 weeks of personal study to be completed between the 5 group sessions Specific Easter activities for kids, students, and adults Benefits: Understand the order and theological significance of the events and big moments during the Passion Week, including the Old Testament prophecies that connect to it, seeing it as more than just a familiar story. Allow a deeper understanding of Easter to fuel your worship of and love for Christ. Understand the important implications that Jesus' work during Passion Week brings to bear on your everyday life. Learn about the hope the Easter season brings us and be equipped to share that hope with others. |
| christmas advent bible study: Advent the Story of Christmas Sherri Gragg, 2019-11-18 Through historical context, a big picture view of redemption, and the power of story in a historical context, Sherri Gragg captivates readers with fresh insights and perspectives on the familiar story of Christmas. Powerful and insightful, yet written in a way that is approachable for readers young and old, this Advent book is perfect for personal reflection or reading as a family for meaningful moments of reflection leading up to Christmas Day. |
| christmas advent bible study: Be Ready Week of Compassion, Courtney Richards, 2022-08-16 Be Ready connects the Advent season with the holy calls to welcome the strangers in our land and to watch for God in our midst. |
| christmas advent bible study: The Advent of Christ Edward Sri, 2013 Daily reflections for Advent and Christmas based on the bestselling Dawn of the Messiah by Edward Sri, with new questions for reflection, Scripture, and prayers-- |
| christmas advent bible study: God of Freedom - Bible Study Book Jen Wilkin, 2022-01-03 Every book of the Bible tells us what is true about God. In Genesis we see Him as Creator and Covenant Maker. In Exodus we see Him as our strong Deliverer who sets us free from sin and death. In this 10-session study of Exodus 19-40, journey through the story of how God shepherds His newly-liberated children into an understanding of what their freedom means: lives consecrated for service to God and to one another. Revisit familiar scenes of the giving of the Ten Commandments, the idolatrous worship of a golden calf, and of the intricate details of the tabernacle. And with fresh perspective, ask what these stories teach God's children today about how to live as those set free. In every page of the Bible, learn to see Christ through the stories of His people. And discover how the God who created you and made a covenant with you will deliver you from death to life, for His name and renown. Additional purchase or renting of the video teaching sessions is recommended for the best experience of this Bible study book. Features: Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups Personal study segments to complete among 10 weeks of group sessions Ten essential teaching videos, approximately 30-45 minutes per session, available via redemption code printed in Bible study book for individual streaming access Benefits: Learn the deeper theological implications of stories you may have known for years. Understand how the freedom God gives His children is meant to lead us to lives of glad service to God and our communities of faith. Explore how we understand the character of Christ, even through Old Testament accounts. |
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