Christian Advent 2021 | Marvel at the Magnitude of the Incarnation

Introduction Episode for our free Advent Study, "O Come O Come Emmanuel | Marvel at the Magnitude of the Incarnation."  To join our study, sign up today at mommatheologians.com/advent and your free study guide will be sent to your inbox. "We feel this groaning. We feel this tension of the 'already but not yet' reality that we live in as Christians. We are in a season of waiting. Much like the Israelites in the Old Testament who were longing for the Savior to come, we are also longing for our Savior- who we know to be Jesus- to return again. We are waiting. And we are called to wait well and diligently. Therefore, this season of Advent should amplify our hearts to acknowledge that we are awaiting our Savior. To Acknowledge and rejoice that He has already come- and that He will come again. It is also a season to reflect upon the darkness of sin that our world is under and to celebrate the Light- Jesus- and to compel us to bring that light to others." *** Our Advent Study Begins November 28th- December 26th When you sign up, you can expect to receive: * A five-day per week reading plan for the duration of the Advent season, where we will be reading from a Bible Reading Plan curated by Blue Letter Bible and the classic Christian 4th Century work, On The Incarnation. * Our Advent Study Guide, which includes reflection questions, theological insights, daily Scripture passages, excerpts from the daily readings, and space to record your notes, thoughts, and prayers.
 * Weekly Advent emails to provide accountability and support.
 * Weekly Devotional Podcast Episodes (That's this!)  to expound and reflect on the Advent Study.
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