Unto Us: 25 Advent Devotions about the Messiah

by Jared Kennedy, Winfree Brisley

Don't let Christmas distract you from Christ.

Look to Christ this Advent season with TGC's devotional that reflects on the Scripture texts of the Christmas section of Handel's 'Messiah.'

Each day's reading

Scripture readingDevotional reflectionQuestions for responseWe encourage you to find a recording of Handel's 'Messiah' and listen to the corresponding movement for each day.

Whether you're distracted or weary, anxious or doubting, hoping or hurting, these words will help you gaze at Jesus. They'll stir in you fresh wonder that a Savior has been born unto us.

Contributors

Winfree BrisleyElliot ClarkSharonda CooperKendra DahlBenjamin L. GladdCollin HansenMegan HillJared KennedyJoanna KimbrelBetsy Childs HowardBrett McCrackenIvan MesaMatt SmethurstAndrew SpencerPhil ThompsonCassie WatsonSarah Eekhoff Zylstra

Genres: Christian

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 29, 2024

About the author

Jared Kennedy (MDiv, ThM) serves as managing editor for books and curriculum at The Gospel Coalition. He is also co-founder and principal of Gospel-Centered Family, a ministry that helps churches and families share Jesus with the next generation. He is also the author of resources for children and adults, including 'The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible' and 'Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission.' You can follow him on X @jaredskennedy. He, his wife Megan, and their three daughters live in Louisville, Kentucky.

Reviews

[Jared]

Here's the list of contributors:

Winfree Brisley
Elliot Clark
Sharonda Cooper
Kendra Dahl
Benjamin L. Gladd
Collin Hansen
Megan Hill
Betsy Childs Howard
Jared Kennedy
Joanna Kimbrel
Brett McCracken
Ivan Mesa
Matt Smethurst
Andrew Spencer
Phil Thompson
Cassie Watson
Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra

Teamwork makes the dream work! Really proud of this crew.

[Lauren Potts · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good advent study!

[Rod Innis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good Advent to read in the month of December. Done by people from the Gospel Coalition.

[Emilee Pollock]

Such a good advent devo. I would even recommend not read it just during the Christmas season. I needed that reminder of the celebration of the Messiah.