Advent 2023

Advent is the four weeks leading up to Christmas, where we take time to prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus. This Advent season, we are zooming out and looking at the bigger picture of the story of Jesus. 

There are several ways that you can participate in the Advent readings:

  • Use the companion guide with the historical context sections as you read through the passages of Scripture. 
  • Read the Jesus Storybook Bible, from the beginning. Each day lines up with the reading plan of this companion guide.
  • Listen to the Intentional Podcast. Each day of the podcast lines up with the reading plan of this companion guide. All the episodes can be found below.

Advent Episodes

  • December 24: Matthew 2
    Welcome to The Intentional Podcast. Setting aside time for prayer and Scripture meditation can change the posture of your day. Thank you for spending a few minutes with us as we turn our attention to what Jesus has for the day ahead. OPENING PRAYER:   Before you read the Scripture for today, limit the distractions …

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  • December 23: Luke 2:1-20
    Welcome to The Intentional Podcast. Setting aside time for prayer and Scripture meditation can change the posture of your day. Thank you for spending a few minutes with us as we turn our attention to what Jesus has for the day ahead. OPENING PRAYER: Before you read the Scripture for today, limit the distractions around …

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  • December 22: Luke 1:26-56
    Welcome to The Intentional Podcast. Setting aside time for prayer and Scripture meditation can change the posture of your day. Thank you for spending a few minutes with us as we turn our attention to what Jesus has for the day ahead. OPENING PRAYER:   Before you read the Scripture for today, limit the distractions …

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  • December 21: Malachi 3
    Welcome to The Intentional Podcast. Setting aside time for prayer and Scripture meditation can change the posture of your day. Thank you for spending a few minutes with us as we turn our attention to what Jesus has for the day ahead. OPENING PRAYER:   Before you read the Scripture for today, limit the distractions …

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  • December 20: Jonah 2
    Welcome to The Intentional Podcast. Setting aside time for prayer and Scripture meditation can change the posture of your day. Thank you for spending a few minutes with us as we turn our attention to what Jesus has for the day ahead. OPENING PRAYER:   Before you read the Scripture for today, limit the distractions …

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