Advent: Week 1 (November 29-December 5)
Week 1 // Day 1
Rhythm // First Sunday of Advent
Theme // Hope
Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, 40:1-5, Malachi 3:1-4
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, Hope. 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 // 1- Purple, red or blue candle
Spiritual Discipline // Fasting: Darkness
Activity // Flame
Playlist // O Come, O Come, Emmuanuel arranged by Salt of the Sound
Week 1 // Day 2
Rhythm // First Monday of Advent
Theme // Hope
Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Hope. 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 // Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus by Kings Kaleidoscope
Week 1 // Day 3
Rhythm // First Tuesday of Advent
Theme // Hope
Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-14
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Hope. 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 // All Who Are Thirsty by Kutless
Week 1 // Day 4
Rhythm // First Wednesday of Advent
Theme // Hope
Scripture: Luke 1:5-25
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Hope. 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 // Even So Come by Passion
Week 1 // Day 5
Rhythm // First Thursday of Advent
Theme // Hope
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Hope. 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 // Arrival by Hillsong
Week 1 // Day 6
Rhythm // First Friday of Advent
Theme // Hope
Scripture: Luke 1:39-45
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Hope. 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 // He Has Come For Us (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) by Meredith Andrews
Week 1 // Day 7
Rhythm // First Friday of Advent
Theme // Hope
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16
Draw, Sketch, or Outline Notes from Scripture Reading:
Look over your notes. Underline anything that points to this week’s theme, Hope. 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?