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An Advent Devotional Based on Readings from Matthew
Use this tool each Sunday in the Advent season to reflect on the Christmas story presented in the Gospel of Matthew.Advent: Week 1Wait Expectantly for the LordThink About It: Have you ever waited for something to happen? What did you wait for? How did you feel while you were waiting? What did you do while you were waiting?Listen To It:…
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Chronological Reading Plan
When did the events in the Bible take place? This reading guide gives a historical and chronological perspective to your daily Bible reading. Prehistory Creation Genesis 1.1—2.25Adam and Eve in the Garden and the First Sin Genesis 3.1-24Cain and Abel and the Murder Genesis 4.1-16Noah and the Flood Genesis 6—9The Tower of Babel Genesis 11.1-91900 B.C. The Call of Abraham…
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The Christmas Cycle and the Twelve Days of Christmas
Use this devotional guide to reflect on the meaning of Christmas between December 25 and January 6. The Christmas cycle begins with the First Sunday in Advent. The word “advent” is derived from the Latin term, advenio, which means “coming,” or “arrival,” for example, the coming of good news, or the arrival of an important person or special holiday. The…
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Advent Activities
Use these fun activities to celebrate the Advent season with your family or Sunday School class.Advent "Chain of Stars"(By participating in this activity throughout the four weeks in Advent, you will have a chain of 28 stars that can be used as a Christmas garland.)Supplies needed: Bible; 5-point star pattern (about 3" wide); yellow construction paper; scissors; pencils/pens; marker; hole…
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An Advent Devotional Based on Readings from Luke
Luke was a careful historian, and his report of the Christmas story is no exception. Use these readings from Luke to reflect on the Advent season.Advent: Week 1Wait Expectantly for the LordThink About It: Have you ever waited for something to happen? What did you wait for? How did you feel while you were waiting? What did you do while…
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With Thankful Hearts We Prepare for the Lord’s Coming
Advent is a season of preparation. Use this devotional reading to prepare your heart for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Advent, from the Latin advenio, which means “coming,” is a time that calls us to prepare for the Lord’s coming. It is a season of preparation and joyful expectation as we await the birth of the Savior. It is also…
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