Advent Readings & Prayer

Pastor Jay Ewing closes the Advent series with a personal reflection, offering thanks for journeying together and encouraging listeners to spur one another on in faith and good works as we step into the new year.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as God, the eternal Word made flesh. This episode invites listeners to marvel at the mystery of God who holds the universe yet draws near to us, concluding Advent with worship, gratitude, and awe.

Pastor Jay Ewing closes the Advent series with a personal reflection, offering thanks for journeying together and encouraging listeners to spur one another on in faith and good works as we step into the new year.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as I Am, the eternal God who dwells with His people. This episode invites listeners to recognize Christ’s presence in every season of life and rejoice in the God who was, is, and always will be.

In this Christmastide reflection, Pastor Jay Ewing explores Jesus as the Door of the Sheep—the One who offers protection, belonging, and true life. Drawing on John 10 and the imagery of shepherds, doorposts, and God’s faithful care throughout Scripture, this episode invites listeners to rest in Christ as the safe passage into salvation, nourishment, and peace.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life—not merely a guide, but the living path into relationship with the Father. This Christmastide episode invites listeners to trust Christ as their direction when lost, their anchor in confusion, and their source of true life as a new year approaches.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as Living Water, the gift of God who alone can quench our deepest thirst. This episode invites listeners to pause amid the busyness of the season and come to Christ, the One who satisfies weary souls with grace that never runs dry.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Bread of Life, the One who alone can satisfy the deepest hunger of the human soul. This episode invites listeners to come hungry in the days after Christmas, remembering that Christ did not come merely to fill our tables, but to give Himself as true nourishment for a restless and longing world.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life, the One born to conquer the grave. This Christmas Day episode invites listeners to celebrate the living hope revealed in Christ’s coming—a hope that overcomes death, renews us now, and assures us that darkness will not have the final word.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on the name Jesus—the heart of Christmas and the reason He came. This Christmas Eve episode invites listeners to slow down, whisper His name with wonder, and rejoice that God has come not merely to inspire us, but to save us.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our Savior, the fulfillment of humanity’s deepest longing for rescue. This episode invites listeners to hear the angel’s announcement anew and to rest in the mercy of Christ, who came not from a distance, but down into our story to redeem and make all things new.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Light of the World, the One who shines in the darkness and leads us into life. This episode connects Advent’s candles and Christmas lights to Christ’s promise of hope and nearness, reminding us that even in the darkest seasons, His light cannot be overcome.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Prince of Peace, the One who brings true shalom—wholeness, restoration, and reconciliation. This episode invites listeners to receive the peace that only Christ can give, a peace that steadies anxious hearts and quietly makes all things new.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as Rabbi, the Teacher who invites us not just to listen, but to learn a new way of life. This episode calls us to slow down during Advent, listen for Christ’s voice, and respond to His gracious invitation to “come and see.”

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Lamb of God, the innocent and final sacrifice who takes away the sin of the world. This episode invites listeners to behold the humility and glory of Christ’s coming, remembering that the joy of Christmas is inseparable from the redemption He came to accomplish.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Good Shepherd, the One who protects, guides, and lays down His life for His sheep. Drawing from Psalm 23 and early Christian imagery, this episode invites listeners to see Christmas as the coming of the Shepherd-King who rescues, restores, and carries His people through every season.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our Intercessor, the One who continually prays for us and saves completely. This episode connects the wonder of Christ’s birth with His ongoing work on our behalf, inviting listeners to rest in the assurance that Jesus stands with us, advocating in love through every season of life.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our Advocate and the Holy Spirit as our Helper. This episode invites listeners to rest in God’s constant presence, finding comfort and guidance in Christ who stands for us and walks with us through every joy and challenge of the Christmas season.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our Mediator, the living gift who bridges humanity to God. This episode invites listeners to celebrate the wonder of Christmas by embracing the ever-new gift of Christ, through whom we are forgiven, known, and welcomed into lasting peace with God.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Everlasting Father, the One whose steadfast love, care, and protection never fail. This episode invites listeners to rest in Christ’s enduring presence and experience His nurturing, unchanging love amid the joys and longings of the Christmas season.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our High Priest, the divine mediator who bridges the gap between God and humanity. This episode invites listeners to experience Christ’s mercy and grace during the Christmas season, trusting the One who understands our weaknesses and offers reconciliation, peace, and hope.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Son of Man, the One who came to seek and save the lost. This episode explores the prophetic significance of the title, connecting Christ’s mission to His first Advent and inviting listeners to celebrate His saving work in the midst of Christmas traditions and everyday life.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the powerful and victorious King who brings hope and renewal. Drawing on Scripture and C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, this episode invites listeners to trust Christ’s strength, celebrate His authority, and anticipate the new life He brings even in the midst of winter.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Son of David, the promised King whose lineage fulfills God’s covenant. This episode explores the messianic significance of the title, reminding us to worship Christ faithfully and recognize the glory of the One who comes in the name of the Lord.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Messiah, the Anointed One sent to save and redeem. This episode invites listeners to follow Andrew’s example by sharing the good news of Christ’s identity and mission, helping others see the true meaning of Christmas.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords, the triumphant ruler who will return in glory. Drawing from Revelation 19 and Old Testament prophecy, this episode invites listeners to see Christmas in light of Christ’s ultimate victory—worshiping the newborn King with the end of the story in view.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our Mighty God—the all-powerful One who comes near in humility. This episode invites weary hearts to rest in Christ’s unmatched strength and to trust the God who uses His power not to crush but to redeem, restore, and carry us when we cannot carry ourselves.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Logos—the Word who reveals God, centers our stories, and holds all things together. This episode explores John’s opening declaration that Christ is the logic and meaning behind everything, inviting us to reorient our lives around the One who came full of grace and truth.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Paul’s declaration that Jesus is the image of the invisible God. This episode invites you to see how the God who cannot be seen makes Himself known through Christ’s humility—born in a manger, present in ordinary moments, and revealing God’s character with perfect clarity.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as the Alpha and Omega—the One who holds every beginning and every ending. Through a story from a forgotten Colorado town, this episode reminds us that Christ stands sovereign over history and tenderly present in our hardest seasons. As Christmas approaches, you’re invited to rest in the assurance that the Author of your story is faithful from first to last.

Pastor Jay Ewing explores what it means to call Jesus the Son of God—fully God, fully man, and of one substance with the Father. Drawing from Scripture and the historic confession of the church, this episode invites you to marvel at the divine love revealed in Christ’s coming and to celebrate Christmas with a deeper sense of wonder.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on the name Immanuel—God with us—and the hope it brings to weary and uncertain hearts. This episode traces the promise from Isaiah to its fulfillment in Jesus, reminding us that Christ steps into our pain and walks with us toward a better country.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on the eternal nature of God and the wonder of the incarnation. This episode invites you to pause amid the season’s activity and remember that Christmas begins not in the manger but in the eternal God who spoke creation into being and came near through the Word made flesh.

Pastor Jay Ewing reflects on Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor, the One who brings divine wisdom into our moments of confusion and uncertainty. As Advent begins, this episode invites you to slow down, listen for His guidance, and trust the gentle leadership of Christ who speaks peace into anxious hearts.

Pastor Jay Ewing welcomes you into the Advent season at Calvary Bible Church. In this introduction, Jay reflects on the meaning of Advent—its rhythms of preparation, hope, and anticipation—and sets the stage for a journey through the names of Jesus. As we remember His first coming and look toward His promised return, this devotional series invites you to slow down, listen, and see Christ more clearly this Christmas.

Listen everyday through December 31 on the podcast "Advent Readings and Prayer" or find it at calvarybible.com/advent.

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Message from Jay Ewing on December 23, 2024

Listen everyday through December 31 on the podcast "Advent Readings and Prayer" or find it at calvarybible.com/advent.

Message from Jay Ewing on December 21, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 20, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 19, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 18, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 17, 2024

Message from Jay Ewing on December 16, 2024

Listen everyday through December 31 on the podcast "Advent Readings and Prayer" or find it at calvarybible.com/advent.