The Eternal King Arrives - Advent Week 4

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The Eternal King Arrives - Advent Week 4

Christmas Eve

December 24, 2023 • Matthew 2:1–12, Luke 2:8–20, Isaiah 9:2–7, Revelation 21:1–6

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Advent Scripture Reading

Christmas Eve - Sunday - Luke 2:8-20

God’s Astonishing Announcement Scheme

Christmas Day - Monday - Isaiah 9:2-7

There Is a Light That Changes Everything

12.26.23 - Tuesday - Matthew 2:1-12

Malcolm Guite: What Made This 'Epiphany' Stand Out?

12.27.23 - Wednesday - Revelation 21:1-6

Advent for Grieving Hearts

The Eternal King Arrives - Advent Week 1

December 3, 2023 • Isaiah 7:10–14, Luke 2:22–32, Luke 4:16–21, Micah 5:2–5, Jeremiah 23:5–6

Over the 4 weeks of Advent, this devotional guide will look at the themes of Jesus' prophetic inauguration, God's plan for redemption, and the Eternal King's arrival into the world as a human through signs and wonders. Access the Advent devotional by clicking the link below. THEME 1 | PROPHETIC INAUGURATION Devotionals that deal with prophecies of lineage and expectation Week 1 of Advent | Reading Plan: 12.04.23 - Monday - Micah 5:2-5 The Humble Character of Our King 12.05.23 - Tuesday - Jeremiah 23:5-6 Prophesying a Perfect Ruler 12.06.23 - Wednesday - Isaiah 7:10-14 A Relentless Love 12.07.23 - Thursday - Luke 2:22-32 An Unscheduled Appointment 12.08.23 - Friday - Luke 4:16-21 The Synagogue Visit That Changed Everything 12.09.23 - Saturday - Isaiah 35:4-10 He Is Not One to Leave Us Hurting

The Eternal King Arrives - Advent Week 2

December 10, 2023 • John 16:33, John 3:16–21, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Corinthians 3:17–18, John 3:25–30

THEME 2 | ETERNAL JUBILEE Devotionals that deal with the beautiful consequences of God’s plan for redemption and the way it opened up heaven for humanity Week 2 of Advent | Reading Plan: 12.11.23 - Monday - John 16:33 The Good News About Our Bad News 12.12.23 - Tuesday - John 3:16-21 A Universe-Sized Love 12.13.23 - Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 How to Behold the Glory 12.14.23 - Thursday - 1 Peter 2:9 We Forget We Belong to God 12.15.23 - Friday - John 3:25-30 The Goodness of Growing Smaller 12.16.23 - Saturday - Ephesians 1:15-23 True Hope Cannot Be Manufactured

The Eternal King Arrives - Advent Week 3

December 17, 2023 • Matthew 1:18–25, Luke 1:26–38, Colossians 1:15–20, Luke 1:39–55, Matthew 2:13–23

THEME 3 | DIVINE CORONATION Devotionals that deal with the introduction of Jesus into the world as a human through signs & wonders Week 3 of Advent | Reading Plan: 12.18.23 - Monday - Colossians 1:15-20 Flutters of the Firstborn of Creation 12.19.23 - Tuesday - Luke 1:26-38 The Suspense of Mary’s Yes 12.20.23 - Wednesday - Matthew 1:18-25 Why Joseph Is Known as the Silent Saint 12.21.23 - Thursday - Luke 1:39-55 The Contrast Between Two Mothers 12.22.23 - Friday - Matthew 2:13-23 From Egypt, Into Eternity 12.23.23 - Saturday - Isaiah 60:1-3 Out of Darkness, Light 12.24.23 - Sunday - Luke 2:13-14 A Symphony of Salvation