Advent: Week 3 (December 13-19)
Week 3 // Day 1
Rhythm // Third Sunday of Advent
Theme // Joy
Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6
Throughout this series, you are encouraged to use a notepad or book to make notes, draw, or sketch from your Scripture readings.
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Joy. Add a star* next to anything that tells more of the story of Jesus at Christmas, including theology and Old Testament discussions and prophecies.
Review your notes again. What questions do you have about this? What curious observations stand out to you as you ponder these verses?
Participate in the spiritual discipline and activity. What additional reflections do you have on today?
Candles // 3- Purple, red or blue candles or 2 purple candles and 1 pink candle
Spiritual Discipline // Fasting: Darkness
Activity // Flame
Playlist // Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) by Chris Tomlin
Week 3 // Day 2
Rhythm // Third Monday of Advent
Theme // Joy
Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-36
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Joy. Add a star* next to anything that tells more of the story of Jesus at Christmas, including theology and Old Testament discussions and prophecies.
Review your notes again. What questions do you have about this? What curious observations stand out to you as you ponder these verses?
Participate in the spiritual discipline and activity. What additional reflections do you have on today?
Candles // None
Spiritual Discipline // Fasting: Vacancy
Activity // Purge
Playlist // Angels We Have Heard on High by for KING & COUNTRY
Week 3 // Day 3
Rhythm // Third Tuesday of Advent
Theme // Joy
Scripture: Luke 1:46-56
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Joy. Add a star* next to anything that tells more of the story of Jesus at Christmas, including theology and Old Testament discussions and prophecies.
Review your notes again. What questions do you have about this? What curious observations stand out to you as you ponder these verses?
Participate in the spiritual discipline and activity. What additional reflections do you have on today?
Candles // None
Spiritual Discipline // Fasting: Hunger
Activity // Crave
Playlist // Fall Afresh by Jeremy Riddle
Week 3 // Day 4
Rhythm // Third Wednesday of Advent
Theme // Joy
Scripture: Luke 1:57-66
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Joy. Add a star* next to anything that tells more of the story of Jesus at Christmas, including theology and Old Testament discussions and prophecies.
Review your notes again. What questions do you have about this? What curious observations stand out to you as you ponder these verses?
Participate in the spiritual discipline and activity. What additional reflections do you have on today?
Candles // None
Spiritual Discipline // Fasting: Empathy
Activity // Listen
Playlist // Joyful Joyful by The Brilliance
Week 3 // Day 5
Rhythm // Third Thursday of Advent
Theme // Joy
Scripture: Luke 1:67-80
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Joy. Add a star* next to anything that tells more of the story of Jesus at Christmas, including theology and Old Testament discussions and prophecies.
Review your notes again. What questions do you have about this? What curious observations stand out to you as you ponder these verses?
Participate in the spiritual discipline and activity. What additional reflections do you have on today?
Candles // None
Spiritual Discipline // Fasting: Frugality
Activity // Save
Playlist // Yahweh by The Brilliance
Week 3 // Day 6
Rhythm // Third Friday of Advent
Theme // Joy
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-3
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Joy. Add a star* next to anything that tells more of the story of Jesus at Christmas, including theology and Old Testament discussions and prophecies.
Review your notes again. What questions do you have about this? What curious observations stand out to you as you ponder these verses?
Participate in the spiritual discipline and activity. What additional reflections do you have on today?
Candles // None
Spiritual Discipline // Fasting: Pause
Activity // Sabbath
Playlist // Close By by Whittaker
Week 3 // Day 7
Rhythm // Third Saturday of Advent
Theme // Joy
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Joy. Add a star* next to anything that tells more of the story of Jesus at Christmas, including theology and Old Testament discussions and prophecies.
Review your notes again. What questions do you have about this? What curious observations stand out to you as you ponder these verses?
Participate in the spiritual discipline and activity. What additional reflections do you have on today?