No other time of the year captures our imagination as much as God coming into the world on a dark winter’s night; a baby’s cry that would change the course of human history; the heavens bursting into song; the certain hope that God will have the last word over our brokenness. This season fills our hearts with the wonder that anything is possible. This year, rediscover the true wonder of Christmas by sharing the love of Christ with others. Each chapter centers on one element of the Christmas story, looking to the Christmas story and the stories of real people today to offer inspiration and ideas for reflecting the light of Jesus at Christmas and throughout the year. Chapters The Wonder of Christmas is also perfect for an all-church study and includes resources for all ages, teaching video, worship ideas and visuals, and preaching guides, all areas of church life weave together for a wonder-filled Advent celebration. The adult study book is the centerpiece of the program, serving as the adult small group resource and the source of content for worship planners and leaders.
Our church did this study for advent. I wasn’t able to attend but followed along with the chapters each week. I enjoyed the authors approach to the wonder of Christmas by exploring it through a star, a name, a manger, & a promise. Because Jesus came into the world as a human like us he fulfilled God’s promise that He would always be with us. His name was to be Immanuel......God with us.
This was a decent series for Advent. There definitely were a few new points that I had not heard/read before, which is always refreshing. It is designed for small groups or Sunday school classes which is definitely appropriate. There is also material for preaching, children and youth.