EP.53 "What is Advent?"

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PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast

HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam

SEASON: 4    EP:53

EPISODE TITLE: “What is Advent?”

RELATED RESOURCES AND CONTENT:

• “What is Advent?” blog article by Daily Grace Co. 
• “Good News of Great Joy-25 Devotional Readings for Advent” by John Piper
• “Come Let Us Adore Him-A Daily Advent Devotional” by Paul David Tripp
• “Not Overcome” by Amy Gannett
• “Christmas”-by Tiny Theologians Shop
• “More than a Manger” by Daily Grace Co
• "Jesse Tree Advent Cards + Ornaments Bundle" - by Pip and J Papery
• "Rocinha Christmas Advent Wreath" - Amazon
• "Advent Candles" - Amazon
• "Sacred Seasons: A Family Guide to Center Your Year Around Jesus" -by Danielle Hitchen
• "Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always" -by Ruth Chou Simons
• “Promises Made Promises Kept : A Family Devotional for Christmas” by  Marty Machowski
• "2024 Advent Stitch Along-Embroidery" -by Abide Embroidery Co.
• "The Christmas Promise" -by Alison Mitchell 
• "An Even Better Christmas" by Matt Chandler
• "Searching for Christmas" by J.D. Greear
• "Is Christmas Unbelievable?: Four Questions Everyone Should Ask About the World's Most Famous Story" - by Rebecca McLaughlin

Bible Verses to support today’s topic:

• John 8:12
• Matthew 24:36-39
• 1 Thessalonians 5:2
• John 1:4
• Matthew 25
• Matthew 26
• Revelation 22:20-21

Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:

             Reflection questions for you today

1. Are you focused more on getting/giving presents than you are on the gift of Jesus around Christmas?
2. How can you be intentional this advent season to remember Jesus?
3. How can you live a life that reflects your anticipating the second coming of Christ? 
4. How can you find ways to celebrate advent with your entire family?
5. How well are you stewarding your time, resources, gifts, etc. while we await the coming of Jesus again?

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