Resultados para "Advent, Advent" en Biblias y estudios bíblicos

When we picture the first Advent, we see Mary and Joseph huddled by a manger. We picture Gabriel, magi, and shepherds tending their flocks. A shining star against a midnight sky. But this harmonized version has lifted the Advent story out of its context--those who experienced the first Advent had to travel through great darkness to reach the hope that shining star announced. Trusted scholar and community organizer Kelley Nikondeha takes us back, to where the landscape of Palestine is once again the geographic, socioeconomic, and political backdrop for the Advent story.

Jesus’ arrival on earth changed the course of history forever. Not only for those who lived in the first century, but for those of us in the twenty-first century as well. The miracle and marvel of the Advent season demonstrates that we are precious to Him. He’s not a distant God. He is...

25 Devotional Readings for Advent and Christmas. In a world that's difficult to make sense of, and a season that's so often overtaken by consumerism, here you'll find heart-stirring illustrations and thought-provoking meditations designed to show you the raw, powerfully sacred story of Christmas...

Witness the worship of Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon as you dwell daily on their songs of wonder at the Savior’s birth this Advent. Designed to bring joy during the Christmas season, this 24-day Advent devotional will help you pause and ponder the marvel of Jesus’ birth. The short daily reflections will guide you through each song of praise poured out around the time of the incarnation.

Read by the author with extra audiobook-exclusive poems. The Book of Common Courage is a collection of prayers, poems, and blessings to help you find a flicker of strength in the small and hard moments of life. Beloved author and therapist K. J. Ramsey invites you to journey word-by-word through...

Preparing for Jesus is a 28-day journey through Jesus' family tree, meant to turn your heart and mind toward the coming King as you prepare to celebrate his arrival. On this journey, you will encounter some familiar and not-so-familiar ancestors of Jesus, starting with Abraham and ending with Joseph and Mary. You will meet heroes and villains. And you will hear stories of victories and failures.

God Reached Down from Heaven with the Best Gift of All A sacred season is about to unfold for three women whose hearts belong to God. Elizabeth is barren, yet her trust in God remains fertile. Mary is betrothed in marriage, yet she is willing to bear God’s Son. Anna is a widow full of years...

You are invited to look into how the Old Testament Scriptures present Yahweh, the one true God and Creator of all, as interacting with humans in the visible form of a man—thus anticipating our understanding of the Second Person of the Godhead and His Incarnation.

Waiting is not wasted when waiting on the Lord.A season overflowing with anticipation, Christmas comes the same time each year with great hope and promise of a baby born long ago. But this season meant for joy is often consumed by busyness, pressure, mixed emotions, and is gone as quickly as it...

For generations, churches and families have used Advent wreaths to help prepare for celebrating the Lord's birth at Christmas. The evergreen wreath symbolizes eternal life and includes four candles—typically three purple and one pink, with a white candle in the middle that symbolizes the purity of Christ. Various traditions assign different topics to each candle, and the candles are usually given names to remind us of the good news of Christ's birth.

An Advent devotional for Christmas that will stir hope and inspire worship. As dawn broke on that first Christmas morning, the sun rose on a new era: God's king had come to Earth to bring about his kingdom. Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application, and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised king.

The Carols of Christmas is a heart-warming devotional inspired by some of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time. Inside, you’ll enjoy a fresh glimpse of some of the same joyful and nostalgic melodies you sing every year now set to personal reflections in this 28-day devotional journey.

Luke, with his master ability at crafting a story, is responsible for much of the beauty and imagery we associate with Christmas. In this devotional audiobook, we let Luke lead us as we discover God’s intricate preparation for the coming of Jesus into our world. Luke takes us by the hand and guides us through angel visits, surprise announcements, and improbable births till we find ourselves standing face to face with Jesus, our savior. As we huddle around the manger, we discover the presence, God’s unconditional love that will never let us go and that will be our source of life!

Experience God’s blessings this Christmas season when you keep your focus on Jesus. Beloved preacher and evangelist Billy Graham invites you to rejoice in the miracle and meaning of Christmas as you celebrate the Savior’s birth in this thoughtful Christmas devotional. Explore the blessings...

Find peace for your heart and joy for your spirit amid the holiday hustle. Has being "merry and bright" and decking the halls left you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Set down your to-do list, grab a warm beverage, and cozy up with Be of Good Cheer for 40 days of Advent devotional reflections...

Find peace and renewal you're looking for this Advent season as you experience the story of Christ's birth anew. This Christmas, discover the gift of Jesus and what He means for your life. What if, in accepting this most precious gift, you are met with His grace and mercy and His peaceful...

Ce calendrier de 25 méditations est conçu pour tous les âges. Partez à la découverte de Jésus : celui qui rend Noël vraiment joyeux ! Découvrez 25 facettes de Dieu devenu homme. Joyeux Noël !

We have all experienced disappointment in relationships. Sometimes we wonder if it's even possible to have enduring, positive relationships in our homes, our work, and our communities. In The Connection Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins digs deep into the biblical book of Philemon to...

New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet and nationally renowned minister Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things "ultimate" in this book, and shows readers a new path toward a hope that lasts. Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of us...

Daily Guideposts, America's bestselling annual devotional, will help you walk faithfully with God, call upon His name, and draw nearer to His heart. Daily Guideposts 2022 invites you to grow in your faith all year long. Daily Guideposts 2022 centers on Psalm 145:18: "The LORD is near to all who...