25 Advent Readings by Pastor and Author John Piper
Joyous reflection and eager anticipation mark the season of Christmas, as Christians around the world celebrate the first coming of their Savior. In this audiobook, John Piper invites readers to refocus their hearts on Jesus during the Advent season. Each of the 25 daily readings highlights a Bible passage and a short reflection. Perfect for personal listening and family devotions, these daily readings are a great way to contemplate the magnificence of the promise of salvation through the birth of Jesus Christ
- Opening Credits
- Preface
- Introduction: What Does Jesus Want This Christmas?
- Day 1: Prepare the Way | Luke 1:16-17
- Day 2: Mary's Magnificent God | Luke 1:46-55
- Day 3: The Long-Waited Visitation | Luke 1:68-71
- Day 4: For God's Little People | Luke 2:1-5
- Day 5: No Detour from Calvary | Luke 2:6-7
- Day 6: Peace to Those with Whom God is Pleased | Luke 2:12-14
- Day 7: Messiah for the Magi | Matthew 2:1-2
- Day 8: Bethlehem's Supernatural Star | Matthew 2:2
- Day 9: Two Kinds of Opposition to Jesus | Matthew 2:3
- Day 10: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh | Matthew 2:10-11
- Day 11: Why Jesus Came | Hebrews 2:14-15
- Day 12: Replacing the Shadows | Hebrews 8:1-2
- Day 13: The Final Reality Is Here | Hebrews 8:1-2,5
- Day 14: Making It Real for His People | Hebrews 8:6
- Day 15: Life and Death at Christmas | John 10:10
- Day 16: God's Most Successful Setback | Philippians 2:9-11
- Day 17: The Greatest Salvation Imaginable | Jeremiah 31:31
- Day 18: The Christmas Model for Missions | John 17:18
- Day 19: The Christmas Is for Freedom | Hebrews 2:14-15
- Day 20: Christmas Solidarity | 1 John 3:8
- Day 21: The Birth of the Ancient of Days | John 18:37
- Day 22: That You May Believe | John 20:30-31
- Day 23: God's Indescribable Gift | Romans 5:10-11
- Day 24: Two Puroses of Christmas | 1 John 3:7-8
- Day 25: Three Christmas Presents | John 2:1-2; 3:7-8
- Conclusion: My Favorite Christmas Text
- Appendix: Old Testament Shadows and the Coming of Christ
- Closing Credits
John Piper
John Piper is an American New Testament scholar, Calvinist theologian, pastor, and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Piper is widely recognized as the founder and senior teacher of desiringGod.org, an organization named after his influential book "Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist"
Throughout his career, he has authored numerous acclaimed books, including ECPA Christian Book Award winners and his bestselling works have resonated with audiences worldwide.
Piper's impact extends beyond his literary achievements. In recognition of his exceptional preaching skills, Baylor University honored him in 2018 as one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in English. Piper's dedication to scholarship, theological insight, and inspiring teachings have made him a prominent figure in the Christian community, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape hearts and minds.