Advent Sunday
The Light Has Come
Devotion One-The Prophecy Candle: HOPE
God Keeps His Promises
Isaiah 9:2,6-7
The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
Devotion Two-The Bethlehem Candle: PEACE
God’s Peace Arrives in Humility
Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans[a] of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times
Devotion Three-The Shepherds’ Candle-JOY
Good News for All People
Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
Devotion Four-The Angels’ Candle: LOVE
Love Came Down
John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
Devotion Five-The Christ Candle: CHRIST
The Light of the World Has Come
John 1:4-5,14
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us..
HOMEWORK-John 1