Week 2
“Advent” means “arrival” or “coming.” The incarnation of Jesus reveals; the return of Jesus completes.
Week 2
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What does it mean for God’s people to wait expectantly? The Israelites waited thousands of years—through cycles of rebellion, judgment, repentance, and faith—for their Messiah, the One who would free them from sin. Today, followers of the Messiah continue to wait on his return, overcoming sin by his power and waiting for the day when he will destroy it forever. During this series, we look back on Jesus’ first Advent with gratitude and celebration, while also remaining watchful for his second Advent with hope and preparation.
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1 John 2:28–3:3
And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.
Since we know that Christ is righteous, we also know that all who do what is right are God’s children.
See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him. Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure.
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