The Advent of Glory
24 Devotions for Christmas
Daily Advent devotions that will help you to slow down and appreciate the wonder of Christmas.
These straightforward, short, and profound Advent readings have been edited from talks given by much-loved Bible teacher, Dr. R.C. Sproul, helping readers to benefit from his enduring insight and wisdom. They delve into the details of the Christmas story and reflect on how these impact our lives now, combining scholarly detail with heartwarming application.
Each day also includes a prayer written by a well-known Bible teacher of our own day, to guide your own reflections.
As R.C. Sproul observes, the narrative of the birth of Jesus is so familiar to many of us that “the words just slip over us.” So, take the time to slow down and dwell on the words of the Christmas story so that you arrive at Christmas Day full of awe and wonder at the birth of Jesus.
- Opening Credits
- Day 1: Certainty
- Day 2: Time
- Day 3: Impossible
- Day 4: Virgin
- Day 5: Favor
- Day 6: Mother
- Day 7: Promise
- Day 8: Redeemed
- Day 9: Happened
- Day 10: Ruler
- Day 11: Bethlehem
- Day 12: David
- Day 13: King
- Day 14: Government
- Day 15: Room
- Day 16: Empty
- Day 17: Glory
- Day 18: Angel
- Day 19: Host
- Day 20: Go
- Day 21: Holy
- Day 22: Waiting
- Day 23: Face-to-Face
- Day 24: People
- Closing Credits
R.C. Sproul
R.C. Sproul was an American Reformed theologian and ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America. Known for his remarkable ability to effectively communicate deep, practical truths from the Bible, Sproul left an enduring legacy in theology. R.C.’s impact was evident through his diverse roles and accomplishments. He founded Ligonier Ministries, a renowned organization named after the Ligonier Valley near Pittsburgh, where it originated as a study center for college and seminary students. Additionally, he served as the first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and the first president of Reformation Bible College. Beyond his ministries, Sproul's influence extended through various platforms. He could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast, captivating audiences not only in the United States but also internationally. Under his guidance, Ligonier Ministries played a pivotal role in the production of the Ligonier Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which later evolved into the influential 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. R.C. Sproul’s contributions earned him the reputation as "the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century."
