Advent of the Savior
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On a seemingly ordinary day, in a manger in the middle of bustling, overcrowded Bethlehem, the promised Messiah slipped into the world as a tiny baby. Thousands had longed for his coming, few witnessed his entrance, but millions have been changedby his life.
This six-session LifeGuide® Bible Study will introduce you to the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus, remind you of God's faithfulness and power to fulfill his promises, and draw you more deeply into the lovethat brought Christ to earth.
For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions-making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.
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Cindy Bunch has worked in the Christian publishing industry for 39 years. She currently serves as Senior Editor-at-Large at InterVarsity Press where she has also served as VP of Editorial, Associate Publisher, and Editorial Director. Cindy is the primary editor for the IVP Formatio line of books. She holds an MA in Theological Studies from Northern Seminary as well as a certificate in spiritual direction from North Park Seminary and blends the disciplines of spiritual direction and theology in her work with writers. She has edited books in many genres including spirituality, memoir, fiction, self-help, pastoral ministry, and Bible study. Cindy is the author of Be Kind to Yourself and a number of LifeGuide® Bible Studies. She and her husband, Dan, divide their time between the Chicago suburbs and Houston, Texas.
Content
Getting the Most Out of Advent of the Savior 1. To Us a Child Is Born: Isaiah's Prophecy - Isaiah 9:1-7 2. Waiting and Hoping: Zechariah and the Angel - Luke 1:1-25; 57-80 3. Nothing Is Impossible: Mary and the Angel - Luke 1:26-56 4. Divine Interruption: Joseph and the Angel - Matthew 1:18-25 5. Seasons of Wonder: Jesus' Birth - Luke 2:1-20 6. In Search of the King: The Magi Meet Jesus - Matthew 2:1-18 Leader's Notes
