advent
Advent is the beginning of the Christian Year.
Walking through the Christian Year provides us
with the opportunity to practice what it means to
be like Jesus by following the pattern of His life
and death. Advent is a time of waiting in hopeful
expectation for the birth of Jesus. The time when
Immanuel, the Savior, will come to dwell with the
people he will deliver.
Advent is defined by the arrival of something or
someone notable, but it also assumes a journey.
When we think of Christmas and the incarnation
of Jesus, we appropriately gravitate to His journey
from Heaven to us. However, during Advent it is
also appropriate for us to think of other biblical
characters, as well as our own journey to God.
Calvary’s Advent Guide follows key individuals
through a portion of their biblical narrative,
observing their obedience to God in bringing
about His ultimate plan of redemption. Each
week also asks you to consider how their stories
impact your own. Together we will see how God
redeems pain, blesses obedience, and provides
for us as we wait on Him - and ultimately how He
fulfills all His promises in Jesus.
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Pick Up Your Advent Guide The Jesus Storybook Bible
December 3 is the first Sunday of Advent.
Advent Guides are available at the Sanctuary
entrances. You can also download and print a
guide at calvarygr.org. Throughout Advent we will be reading sto-
ries from the Jesus Storybook Bible, written
by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jabo.
Copies of this Bible are available for purchase
at Baker Book House (2768 E Paris Ave SE).
Mention Calvary Church and receive 40% off.