Greg Alderman's Advent Devotional focuses on the second Advent devotional, reflecting deeply on Matthew 2:11 and the visit of the wise men to Jesus. Key themes include:

Pause and Reflection: Greg emphasizes the significance of the wise men's act of bowing and offering gifts to the newborn King, encouraging listeners to meditate on the profound humility and recognition of Jesus as King, even in a humble setting.

The Gift of Gold: He explores the symbolic meaning of gold, offered as tribute to a king, representing the wise men's acknowledgment of Jesus as the King of Kings. Greg connects this act to prophetic scriptures, especially Psalm 72, which foretells kings bringing gifts and bowing to the Messiah.

Prophetic Fulfillment: Greg highlights how the wise men knew Jesus was a king through their study of Daniel’s prophecy and the ancient songs of Israel, passed down generations. These songs and prophecies shaped their understanding and pointed them to Jesus as the anointed one.

Scriptural Unity: Drawing connections between different parts of the Bible, Alderman ties the narrative of the Magi to the flight to Egypt and Revelation 12, showing how God's providence—through the gifts of the wise men—provided for Jesus’ survival and mission.

The Role of Worship: Greg discusses how historic and word-centered worship shapes faith, using examples from the Psalms, which uniquely combine human emotion and the prophetic promises of God. He challenges leaders to ensure their worship services reflect the full counsel of scripture, including lament, joy, thanksgiving, and prophetic hope.

Practical Application: He encourages worship planners to incorporate traditional and prophetic elements, like Psalm-based songs, into services, especially during Advent, to deeply shape congregants' faith and understanding of God’s promises.

The session concludes with a blessing, urging us to embrace the fullness of God’s word and promises during the Advent season.