As we begin Advent, we step back from mere sentimentality to consider why Jesus truly came. Scripture tells us that all who rely on the works of the law stand under God’s curse, a reality we rarely think about, yet one that lies at the heart of the gospel. The law exposes our failure, and no amount of moral effort can remove the curse our sin deserves. But the good news is this: Christ redeemed us by becoming a curse for us. On the cross, he bore the judgment we earned so that the blessing promised to Abraham could flow to us. In Jesus, the curse is lifted, our guilt is removed, and we receive the promised Holy Spirit through faith. Advent invites us to see the Savior clearly, God’s Son who took our curse so that we might share his blessing.