Bible Study Resources

Commentaries, Devotionals & Essays

  • Advent 4.6: A Joy that is Pure

    Light all three purple candles and one pink/red candle.. Read: Isaiah 51:11, Rev 21:1-4 “Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.” (Isa. 51:11) “And I heard a

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  • Advent 4.5: How Great Our Joy

    Light all three purple candles and the pink/red candle. Read: Luke 2:8-14 “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to

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  • Advent 4.4: Joy in Suffering

    Light all three purple candles and one pink/red candle. Read: Hebrews 12:2-3; James 1:2-4 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him

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  • Advent 4.3: The Joy of Good News

    Light all three purple candles and one pink/red candle. Read: Luke 2:8-20  “In the same region there were shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly

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