WHAT IS ADVENT

 

 

The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “arrival” or “coming,” a translation of the Greek parousia, a term the New Testament uses for both Christ’s birth and His promised return.

 

By the fourth and fifth centuries, Christians began observing a season of expectant waiting, turning their hearts toward the mystery of the Incarnation and the hope of Christ’s future kingdom. Rooted in scripture’s longing for light to break into darkness, Advent invites us to dwell in the wonder of the Savior who has come and the King who will come again.


 

HOME WORSHIP GUIDE

For Homes & Community Group Discussion

 

USING THIS RESOURCE

The Advent Home Guide helps your household slow down, look to Scripture, and worship Jesus together. Whether your home is quiet or full of kids and chaos, this guide gives you a simple and meaningful way to prepare for Christmas. Each week highlights one Advent theme of Hope, Peace, Joy, Love, or Christ and shows how the whole Bible points to Jesus. Everything is written so any parent or leader can use it with confidence.

This digital version of the Advent Home Guide corresponds with the FBG Advent Resource available in our Worship center lobby. 




WHAT'S IN EACH WEEK

LIGHT THE CANDLE

 

Light one more candle each week as a way of slowing down and remembering Jesus, the Light who enters our weary world.

 

INTRODUCE & READ THE PASSAGE

 

A brief, ready-to-read intro connects the Scripture to the week’s theme. Read aloud together. Rotate readers, share verses, or read it yourself.

DISCUSS

 

Three simple prompts help everyone engage with God’s Word. Use what fits your home. There are no “right” answers.

 

PRAY

 

A short guided prayer at the end helps you turn to the Lord together.



HOW TO LEAD

  1. Set the tone. Light the candle(s) and say the week’s theme.
  2. Read the introduction.
  3. Open the Bible and read the passage.
  4. Ask one or two discussion questions. Keep it simple and centered on Jesus. Allow the discussion to flow freely without feeling the need to control it.
  5. Pray using the prompt or your own words. End with joy. Advent brings comfort, not pressure.

WEEK ONE HOPE

 

Week of

November 30

 

2 Samuel 7:8–16

 

 

Light the Candle

“In our weary world, Jesus is our source of hope.”




Introduce and Read the Passage

God made a promise to King David that one of his descendants would reign forever. Even in a weary and broken world, God was preparing a forever King who would restore His people. Today, we place our hope in Jesus, the fulfillment of that promise.

 

2 Samuel 7:8–16




Discuss

What stands out to you about God’s promise to David?

 

Why do you think God’s promise of a forever King gives us hope today?

 

Where do you personally need Jesus to bring hope into your life right now?




Pray

Prayer Prompt:

“Lord, thank You for sending Jesus, the King who reigns forever. In our weariness, remind us that our hope is secure in Him. Help us trust Your promises this week.”

End with joy. Advent brings comfort, not pressure.





 

SCRIPTURE MEMORY

 

Committing scripture to memory allows the follower of Christ to, in essence, carry God’s Word with them wherever they go. In moments when you least expect it, the Holy Spirit brings to mind passages you may have memorized years ago. We’ll memorize four passages over Advent. Be sure to visit the Scripture Memory Resource Center for fun and useful tools like stickers, temporary tattoos, and scripture memory cards.

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WEEK ONE
WEEK TWO
WEEK THREE
WEEK FOUR

READING PLAN

 

Follow along with your church family as we read through scripture together this Advent season.  Pick up a hard copy bookmark in the Worship Center Lobby.