The story of Advent begins in the Old Testament. The fact of progressive revelation is that of the revealing of the Messiah through prophets and time. From Genesis chapter 3, we were on God’s heart and mind. This leaves us as His creation without doubt of His great love for us, even in our failure. Join us for a journey back to the promises of the Old Testament and see them revealed right before your eyes, not just in the event of Advent but in the person of Jesus.
Sunday, Dec 15th | Pastor Mark
Read: Isaiah 7:10-15, Luke 2:4-6
Reflect and Discuss:
Why was it imperative that Jesus was born of a virgin?
What does it mean to you that God is with you (Immanuel)?
Monday, Dec 16th
Read: Luke 2:12-14
Pray: Dear Lord, let us flood the gates of heaven crying out “Glory to God in the highest” because you deserve every breath of our praise and more. I pray for peace on Earth for your people, that we would treat each other with the mercy that you so graciously poured out unto us through sending your son to Earth in a lowly manger. You are worthy of all of the glory, Lord.
Tuesday, Dec 17th
Read: Luke 2:15-18
Pray: Heavenly Father, I am expectant of the things you have promised. Grant me wisdom to see the promises of God fulfilled throughout history and in my life. Would I hold fast to your promises, believing that you will never fail them.
Wednesday, Dec 18th
Read: Luke 2:19
Pray: Father, help me to treasure all the ways you’re working in my life. Just as Mary treasured the promises of God being fulfilled, would I be aware of you moving in my life and the lives of those around me.
Thursday, Dec 19th
Read: Luke 2:20
Pray: Lord, I worship you. Thank you for the beautiful and precious gift of your son Jesus. May it fill me with awe and wonder that turns to joy and praise continuously. Embolden me to share the priceless gift of our Savior with the world.
Friday, Dec 20th
Read: Luke 2:21
Pray: Father, each word you speak is truth as I see you fulfill your promises. Jesus, your name is above all names, I rest in you as the ultimate authority of my life. May your name be proclaimed throughout the nations and all those who call upon you find everlasting peace in your presence.
Saturday, Dec 21st
Read: John 1:14
Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for sending your Son, Emmanuel, God with us. Through your Son we may know you Lord, in grace and in truth. I look to you Jesus as my model for life and ministry and I rest in you are your finished work on the cross, amen!
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