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Tuesday, December 03, 2013

The Expected One Advent Guide


The Meaning of Advent

The Advent season is observed by many Christians as a time of reflection and expectant waiting. The word Advent is English for the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”. For many Christians, the season of Advent anticipates the coming of Christ from two different perspectives – celebrating the birth of the Messiah, and longing for his Second Coming.

Celebrating the Advent Season

The yearly Advent season provides an opportunity for the Church to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, namely, the incarnation of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In preparation for Christmas, LifeWay Christian Resources has released a free devotional app that follows the Advent calendar called The Expected One. The Expected One content was developed by Scott James, an elder at the Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL. Keep reading

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