Advent Season Of Promise

One in a series of four book-and-music devotionals, each focusing on the uniqueness each season brings for praise and worship. Includes bonus CD of worship songs.

A captivating retelling of the Christmas story showing how God kept His promise to send a new King. Superb illustrations by Catalina Echeverri and faithful, Bible-centered story-telling by Alison Mitchell combine to make this a book that both parents and children will love. A long, long time ago - so long that it's hard to imagine - God promised a new King. He wasn't any ordinary king, like the ones we see on TV or in books. He would be different. He would be a new King; a rescuing King; a forever King This book helps pre-school children discover exactly how God kept His Christmas Promise.

"One word, each day. In a world that likes to rush, Promise & Praise calls us slow down, to reflect on one word each day of the season of Advent. This process offers a special intentionality, a spiritual twist to the common Advent calendar, and a way to countdown to Christmas with a focus on God's promise in a posture of praise. These daily reflections are part of a larger initiative called AdventWord, a global community praying and walking together during this holy season. AdventWord invites people to read and respond to a single word each day. These words are drawn from the weekly scripture readings and prayerfully selected as a way to help us ready our hearts and our lives for the coming of the Christ child. This Advent season, draw nearer to Christ, one word-and one day-at a time"--

During this Advent, take a 25-day journey throughout December exploring the Old Testament promises of the birth of The Promised Seed. You will discover details of His identity, His life, His passion and His birth. And see how all these promises were fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament. This Christmas, use the Advent season to gather your family together and grow in your knowledge and love of our glorious Savior. Also included are suggested prayer topics and songs that relate to each day's reading so that families can sing and worship together. Let this Christmas be a time of joyous celebration for The Promised Seed. "Family devotionals can sometimes evolve into an Aesop-like moralism. Often parents don't know how to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ when taking their children through the whole counsel of God. Mickey McBrayer's advent curriculum will help you to see Christmas for what it really is, a celebration of our Lord Jesus fulfilling every promise made to us." Russell D. Moore, Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, USA "Since Jesus' entrance into the world was in the context and embrace of a family, The Promised Seed brings the story of the advent and incarnation back into that original setting. Like Jesus, this book can enter into the most humble home and heart and bring to life the story that has changed the world. Designed to unite families around the story of Christmas, The Promised Seed provides a focused beam of light on the inspired text of Scripture in an exciting and easily accessible manner. Dr. McBrayer has done a service to the family and the family of God through this unique devotional study. I heartily commend it to all Christian parents who dare to point their children to the real Star of Bethlehem instead of a sleigh from the North Pole." Hershael W. York, Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, USA "The nostalgic carol may have you singing about a white Christmas, but what you may be in need of is a right Christmas. Dr. Mickey McBrayer has written a masterpiece that can enable you to experience the best time of the year by celebrating the season the way it was intended. This 25-Day Devotional exposes Jesus' irresistible humanity and irrefutable deity by revealing truth! What a gift!" Pastor Tim L. Nobles, First Baptist Church, Brunswick, Georgia, USA

Bible storybook that teaches young children all about Christmas and how God kept his promise to send a saviour King. This hardback storybook is a captivating retelling of the Christmas story, showing how God kept his promise to send a new King, a rescuing King, a forever King! Perfect for children aged 3 to 6. Superb illustrations by Catalina Echeverri and faithful, Bible-centred story-telling by Alison Mitchell combine to make this a book that both parents and children will love.

This little book takes a unique approach relying on inspiration from a different source, six classics of spiritual literature--three modern, three many centuries old . . . There are enough meditations here to cover the longest possible Advent . . . Follow the quotations, the meditation, and/or the little prayer for each day wherever they may lead you.

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.

In this 5-session Advent study, take a closer look at the Christmas story and the hope revealed in the lives of people in the Bible whose obedience and yeses to God's plans, even in difficult times, gave them great joy and led to God's glory in their lives and generations to come. As we explore the hope that Jesus brings, we'll learn to trust God's care for us as His beloved children in both times of abundance and times of lament. No matter what you're facing, at just the right time, in the fullness of time, God will act on your behalf too. In fact, He already has. In the advent season, we celebrate God's kindness to us, even as we wait on the future hope to come. Features: Personal study segments with homework to complete between 5 weeks of group sessions Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups Beautiful, full-color interior to enhance the study experience Specific Advent activities for kids, students, and adults Benefits: Be encouraged to obey God despite difficult circumstances. Be reminded that God, in His sovereignty, works on behalf of His children at just the right time. Study the Christmas story and many of the individual stories of God's people in the Bible to capture the wonder of the holiday season. Consider how your testimony of faith may extend to generations in the future.