Story Set: Advent
Advent is the period of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas and can fall as early as November 27 and as late as December 3. Advent means ‘Coming’ in Latin. This is a the season in which Christians prepare for the celebration of Jesus coming into the world and use the four Sundays and weeks of Advent to prepare and remember the real meaning of Christmas.
There are three meanings of ‘coming’ that Christians describe in Advent. The first, and most thought of, happened about 2000 years ago when Jesus came into the world as a baby to live as a man and die for us. The second can happen now as Jesus wants to come into our lives now. And the third will happen in the future when Jesus comes back to the world as King and Judge, not a baby.
Advent: Hope (Week 1)
Our first Advent story focuses on the real source of Hope — Jesus, the Promised Savior of the world. Listen to the story from Matthew 2:1-12 to hear how hope moved wise men to follow the Star that will lead to the One who will shepherd Israel.
Advent: Love (Week 2)
Our second Advent story encourages us to remember the agape ‘Love’ of God for mankind by sending His only begotten Son, Jesus. Listen to this story from Luke 1: 5-25 to hear about the one who would prepare the way for Jesus, John the Baptist.
Advent: Joy (Week 3)
Our third Advent story talks about the announcement of Angel Gabriel to Mary and how it brought so much “joy” to her. In Luke 1:26-38, Mary rejoiced over God’s salvation and for remembering God’s promises to Abraham and his descendants. In the same way, let us exult that the Lord is indeed merciful and true to His promises.
Advent: Peace (Week 4)
After four weeks of excited anticipation, the One we all had been longing for is finally here! Our fourth Advent story celebrates the birth of Jesus and exhorts us to be thankful for the ‘Peace’ that Jesus brought to all men. Listen to Luke 2:1-21 and hear about the great news of Jesus’ birth. Rejoice for our Savior is born!
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november, 2023