Awaiting Advent - Teaching Notes & Small Group Guides
Awaiting Advent - Teaching Notes & Small Group Guides
Don't miss this opportunity to bring your church along the journey through Advent and experience the unfolding of God's redemptive plan in this new series leading up to Christmas. This immersive series delves into the lives of key characters from the nativity story. You church will discover how the Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah unfold in the lives of Elizabeth, Zachariah, Mary, the humble shepherds, then of course, Jesus.
Throughout this series, "Awaiting Advent: The Promised Messiah," you’ll dive into the lives of these significant biblical characters and their connection to the Old Testament prophecies. Their stories highlight the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises and provide us with profound insights into faith, obedience, and the anticipation of the promised Messiah. Download this Teaching Notes & Small Group Guides pack today to uncover the timeless truths and the enduring hope found in the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ.
This Teaching Notes & Small Group Guides pack includes everything you will need to teach this 3-week series at your church, from editable teaching notes to weekly small group discussion guides.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Teaching Series Guide (PDF + MS Word)
Teaching Notes (PDF + MS Word)
Small Group Discussion Guides (PDF + Adobe Indesign)
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Series Topics
Week 1 – Elizabeth and Zachariah
In the first week of our series, "Awaiting Advent: The Promised Messiah," we explore the story of Elizabeth and Zachariah, a righteous and faithful couple. Through the prophecy of Zechariah in Luke 1:67-79, we see the connection to the Old Testament promises of a coming Messiah. Their miraculous conception of John the Baptist fulfilled the prophetic words of Malachi 4:5-6, preparing the way for the Messiah. From their lives, we learn about God's faithfulness, the power of prayer, and the significance of obediently walking in His plans.
Week 2 – Mary the mother of Jesus
As we continue our Advent journey, we delve into the story of Mary, the chosen vessel through whom Jesus, the promised Messiah, would enter the world. The prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 is fulfilled in Mary's virgin birth, as recorded in Luke 1:26-38. Through her humility, surrender, and unwavering faith, Mary becomes a powerful example of trust and obedience in God's divine plan. Her willingness to say "yes" to God's call challenges us to trust His leading in our own lives.
Week 3 – The Humble Shepherds
In the third week of our series, we turn our attention to the shepherds who received the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth. Drawing from the prophecies of Isaiah 9:2 and Micah 5:2, we understand the significance of the shepherds' presence at this divine moment. Their encounter with the angels and witnessing the newborn Savior in Luke 2:8-20 symbolizes the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies of a Savior who would be the sacrificial Lamb of God. Their response of awe, worship, and sharing the good news reflects our own call to proclaim Jesus as the promised Messiah.