Awaiting the Manger

Discover Immanuel in the Old Testament

Celebrate the hope of Christmas as you witness how God has written the promise of "God with us" into human history! Awaiting the Manger journeys with you through Advent, illuminating how God used the lives of ordinary men and women to foreshadow Christ's coming decades, centuries, and even millennia before the angel-filled night of Jesus's birth.

Beginning on December 1, you'll dive into Old Testament stories both familiar and obscure, all brought to life with vibrant cultural and historical insights. You'll explore each account first through the perspective of those who experienced it, and then find a broader view as you uncover how it fits into the sweeping arc of mankind's redemption. Daily, you will meditate on the miracle of Christmas with a

• reflection question to prompt journaling or discussion
• prayer to spark heartfelt conversation with God
• Scripture passage for deeper study
• Christmas hymn to inspire individual praise or family worship

Awaiting the Manger will enrich your experience of Advent and your understanding of the Old Testament as you rejoice in the tenderness and compassion God has shown his people from the very beginning.