Joy

Matthew 1:18-21 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

Speaker: Pastor Rachel John

This year's Advent devotional content is adapted from Christianity Today's "A Time for Wonder".

Peace

Matthew 2:13-15 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night, and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

Speaker: Pastor Alyssa Bolella

This year's Advent devotional content is adapted from Christianity Today's "A Time for Wonder".

Hope

Isaiah 42:1-4 Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or raise his voice in public. He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. He will bring justice to all who have been wronged. He will not falter or lose heart until justice prevails throughout the earth. Even distant lands beyond the sea will wait for his instruction.

Speaker: Pastor Brian Lane

This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from Christianity Today's "A Time for Wonder".

Recognize

John 20:16 “Mary!” Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, “Rabboni!”

Speaker: Ashley Kanoc

This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

The Quiet Before the Outcome

Psalm 88:10 Are your wonderful deeds of any use to the dead? Do the dead rise up and praise you? 

Speaker: Katie Johnston

This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Fellow Suffering

Matthew 27:45-46 At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”

Speaker: Rachel John

This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Being the Broken Body

Mark 14:22-24 As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it, for this is my body.” And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. And he said to them, “This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many.

Speaker: Danny Bolella

This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Mysterious Nourishment

Luke 24:26 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.”

Speaker: Effie Lovero

This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Companions Along the Way

Luke 24:26 "Wasn’t it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?”

Speaker: Alyssa Bolella

This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.

Living Worship

Romans 12:1-2 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Speaker: Blesson Jacob

This year's Lent devotional content is adapted from A Just Passion, published by InterVarsity Press.