Jesus: a Promise Kept: Advent Devotions

By Elizabeth Scott

There are three key components to a special event: anticipation, realization, and reflection. This idea is encapsulated in the promise of a savior. These devotionals written about prophecy, Bethlehem, angels, and shepherds are crafted to stir a longing for a more meaningful Advent season.

Jesus: A Promise Kept is designed to balance a hectic holiday schedule with the desire to delve deeply into preparation for Christmas. Short and impactful, daily readings make way for hearts to receive the ultimate gift of Jesus.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Oct 4, 2018
• ISBN: 9781973640431

Elizabeth Scott

ELIZABETH SCOTT grew up in a town so small it didn't even have a post office, though it did boast an impressive cattle population. She's sold hardware and panty hose and had a memorable three-day stint in the dot-com industry, where she learned that she really didn't want a career burning CDs. She lives just outside Washington, D.C., with her husband, and firmly believes you can never own too many books.

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Contents

Introducing the Advent Wreath

Acknowledgments

Preface

List of Names and Places Related to Advent

Advent I – Sunday: Prophecy

Advent I – Monday: Prophecy

Advent I – Tuesday: Prophecy

Advent I – Wednesday: Prophecy

Advent I – Thursday: Prophecy

Advent I – Friday: Prophecy

Advent I – Saturday: Prophecy

Advent II – Sunday: Bethlehem

Advent II – Monday: Bethlehem

Advent II – Tuesday: Bethlehem

Advent II – Wednesday: Bethlehem

Advent II – Thursday: Bethlehem

Advent II – Friday: Bethlehem

Advent II – Saturday: Bethlehem

Advent III – Sunday: Angels

Advent III – Monday: Angels

Advent III – Tuesday: Angels

Advent III – Wednesday: Angels

Advent III – Thursday: Angels

Advent III – Friday: Angels

Advent III – Saturday: Angels

Advent IV – Sunday: Shepherds

Advent IV – Monday: Shepherds

Advent IV – Tuesday: Shepherds

Advent IV – Wednesday: Shepherds

Advent IV – Thursday: Shepherds

Advent IV – Friday: Shepherds

Christmas Eve

Dedication

To Sarah Elizabeth, David Christopher, and Benjamin Richard, who taught and challenged me more than I could have ever imagined; without whose lives in mine I could not imagine. I am forever grateful to God for the journey.

Introducing the Advent Wreath

Incorporating the custom of the Advent wreath in your spiritual anticipation and preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas, can be a meaningful and memory-making experience.

The Advent wreath has its origins in sixteenth century Germany. Over the years the use of it has spread from church to homes.

It is traditionally a circular wreath to which greenery is attached. Often holly and berries are included into the greenery.

There are four candles – one for each week in Advent. The first three candles are usually purple with the fourth being pink. Light one candle (starting with purple) the first Sunday of Advent and each day the following week. The second Sunday, light two candles and so forth, adding a candle each week. The pink candle is added on the fourth Sunday. By Christmas Eve all four candles are lit. In more modern times, a white candle, the Christ candle, has