ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE Day 11: Philippians 2:6-7 (ESV) “Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” Consider how Jesus, though...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” Reflect on the depth of God’s love as revealed in Jesus’ sacrifice. How does knowing that God loves...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE Luke 2:14 (ESV) “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Write about the peace that Jesus brings to the world and how you have experienced His peace personally. How can you be a peacemaker in your...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE Matthew 1:21 (ESV) “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Jesus came to save His people from their sins. Reflect on your own journey of salvation and how Jesus has saved you. In...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE Galatians 4:4-5 (ESV) “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Consider the reality of being...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE 2 Corinthians 9:15 (ESV) “Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!” Reflect on the indescribable gift of Jesus Christ. Write about the things you are grateful for, particularly the spiritual gifts and blessings that have come from knowing...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE Matthew 2:10-11 (ESV) “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE John 1:14 (ESV) “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Reflect on the significance of God becoming flesh and dwelling among us. How does...
ADVENT REFLECTION VERSE Luke 2:11 (ESV) “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Consider what it means that Jesus came into the world as the Savior. How has His saving work affected your life? Spend time writing about...
One of my favorite traditions as a kid was singing “O Come O Come Emmanuel” in the choir. Let me paint a picture for you: The high school kids would sing this a cappella, holding a candle, walking into the auditorium. We would surround the audience and sing. It was...