Anticipating His Arrival: A Family Guide through Advent

by Rick Brannan

Publisher:

Lexham Press

, 2015

An Advent Devotional

Advent is both about Jesus’ first coming in Bethlehem and his second coming, which we await. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we remember his first advent and prepare for his second, celebrating both events. Centered around the themes of preparation, anticipation, joy, and incarnation, Anticipating His Arrival helps you guide your family through Advent as your expectation of Jesus’ arrival grows.

Family devotional time can be difficult which is why this resource was designed to fit a variety of needs and your schedule. Scripture readings are provided for the entire Advent season, from the first Sunday of Advent through Christmas Day. Each day, discussion questions and responses are provided to guide individual reflection or family discussion. The daily readings in this devotional come from the Revised Common Lectionary and include readings for all three years in the liturgical cycle—each drawing from the synoptic gospels.

Key Features

• Daily readings for the season of Advent through Christmas, including readings for all three years in the Revised Common Lectionary cycle
• Devotional readings and responses designed for individual reflection or family discussion
• Each reading ends with reflection questions and responses, with space to journal

Contents

• Introduction
  • Use of the Revised Common Lectionary
  • Basic Design
  • Questions and Answers
  • Suggested Use
  • Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • On the Use of “Yahweh”
• Advent Readings (Year A: Matthew)
  • Week One: Preparation
  • Week Two: Anticipation
  • Week Three: Joy
  • Week Four: Incarnation
• Advent Readings (Year B: Mark)
  • Week One: Preparation
  • Week Two: Anticipation
  • Week Three: Joy
  • Week Four: Incarnation
• Advent Readings (Year C: Luke)
  • Week One: Preparation
  • Week Two: Anticipation
  • Week Three: Joy
  • Week Four: Incarnation

Product Details

• Title: Anticipating His Arrival: A Family Guide through Advent
• Author: Rick Brannan
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 192
• Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
• Trim Size: 5x7
• ISBN: 9781577996903

About Rick Brannan

Rick Brannan is the translator of The Apostolic Fathers in English, author and translator of Greek Apocryphal Gospels, Fragments, and Agrapha, and managing editor of the Lexham English Septuagint. He has also published Greek Reader Editions of the Acts of Pilate and the First Apocryphal Apocalypse of John. He is currently researching the Greek text of the Shepherd of Hermas for a forthcoming publication.