Advent Resources
Advent Reflections Bible Reading Plan
For centuries, Christians around the world have used the four weeks leading up to Christmas to prepare themselves for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. It’s a time when we observe his first coming while we also look forward to his second coming. The Bible Project designed Advent Reflections to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to celebrate the advent, or arrival, of Jesus. This four week plan incorporates animated videos, short summaries, and reflective questions to help participants explore the biblical meaning of hope, peace, joy, and love. Choose this plan to discover how these four virtues have arrived to the world through Jesus.
Week 1-Sunday, November 27
In the Bible people who have hope are very different from optimists! In this video, we'll explore how biblical hope looks to God's character alone as a basis for trusting that the future will be better than the present.
Week 2-Sunday, December 4
"Peace" is a very common word in English, that means different things to different people. It's also a very important word in the Bible that refers not only to the absence of conflict but also to the presence of something else. In this video, we'll explore the core meaning of biblical peace and how it all leads to Jesus.
Week 3-Sunday, December 11
In this video, we explore the unique type of joy to which God’s people are called. It’s more than happy mood, but rather a choice to trust that God will fulfill his promises.
Week 4-Sunday, December 18
The word “love” is one of the sloppiest words in our language, as it primarily refers to a feeling that happens to a person. In the New Testament, “love” refers to a way of treating people that was defined by Jesus himself: seeking the well-being of others regardless of their response.
Other Devotional Recommendations
If you’d like to take a deeper dive into Advent, consider purchasing and reading one of these devotionals through the Advent season.
Advent for Everyone
NT Wright
Waiting here for you
Louie Giglio
Do You See What I see?
Ross Parsley
emmanuel
Ruth Chou Simons
joy to the world
Charles Spurgeon
The Dawning of Indestructible Joy
John Piper
Family Resources
Print off this fun Advent Calendar and put it on your fridge or just keep it on your phone. Talk through the story each and day and celebrate by doing the provided, fun activities with your family.
Kids Advent Calendar
Use this simple calendar to keep the true meaning of Christmas alive all season. Do it every day or just when you can.
Other Book Recommendations
If you’re looking to dig deeper into Advent with your children this year, purchase one of these books, read one short story with your kids each night, and do some of the fun coloring activities.
Unwrapping the Greatest Gift
Ann Voskamp
The Advent Jessie Tree
Dean Lambert Smith
The Jesus Storybook Bible: A Christmas Collection
Sally Lloyd-Jones
Jesus Storybook Bible: Advent Supplemental Materials
Sally Lloyd-Jones