24 Advent devotions spanning the whole of Scripture that celebrate Christmas and Christ’s return.
Follow the story of God’s Messiah from Genesis to Revelation. See how God prepared the world for Christ's first coming and how that wondrous gift was given; and look forward to Christ's future coming and how all things will be made new.
Alongside Alistair Begg's insightful Bible devotion, each day features a question to aid personal reflection and a carol or hymn to enjoy meditating upon. These readings will make December a month of celebrating the wonder of Christmas.
Every day you’ll be guided through scripture to discover how Jesus was predicted in the Old Testament, unveiled in the gospels, and then understood through the epistles. You will also see how we look forward to his return in the book of Revelation.
A free preaching guide is available to make it easy for a sermon series to sync up with church members' daily advent reading.
DAISY, Braille and Large Print versions are available via the Torch Trust
Introduction
Part One: Christmas in the Beginning
1. The Word in the Beginning Genesis 1:1
2. The First Promise Genesis 3:15
3. Waiting for Jesus Genesis 6:8-9
4. Providing a Lamb Genesis 12:2-3
Part Two: Christmas in the Land
5. The Lord Remembers 2 Samuel 1:19-20
6. Will God Dwell on Earth? 2 Chronicles 6:18
7. A Light Has Dawned Isaiah 9:2
8. To Us a Child Is Born Isaiah 9:6
9. Tidings of Comfort and Joy Isaiah 40:1-5
10. O Little Town of Bethlehem Micah 5:2-5
Part Three: Christmas in the Gospels
11. Every Promise Kept Matthew 1:1
12. Wonder and Mystery Luke 1:31-35
13. How Sweet the Name Matthew 1:20-21
14. A Supernatural History Luke 2:1-6
15. See and Tell Luke 2:15-17
16. Wisdom Worships Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11
17. A Light in the Darkness John 1:5
Part Four: Christmas in the Letters
18. I Will Go There Hebrews 1:1-4
19. The Gift of Adoption Galatians 4:4-7
20. He Emptied Himself Philippians 2:5-8
21. Christmas in Eleven Words Titus 2:11
22. The Cradle and the Cross 1 John 4:10
Part Five: Awaiting a New Advent
23. May Your Kingdom Come Revelation 11:15
24. Looking Forward Revelation 21:1-4
After Christmas (A Cure for the Post-Christmas Blues) Luke 1:47, 53
| Contributors | Alistair Begg |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781802541106 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | August 2024 |
| Dimensions | 129mm x 198mm x 14mm |
| Weight | 0.24 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 176 |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
If it looks like a Christmas book and if it sounds like a Christmas book, then it surely must be a Christmas book! But it’s even more than that. Let Earth Receive Her King shows us how the Christmas story explains God’s purposes from the dawn of time to the end of history. And it wouldn’t be an Alistair Begg book if it didn’t also show us how that story provides answers to the deepest needs of our hearts. Reading these pages will surely help all of us have a better Christmas. But I for one wouldn’t be surprised if it helps some readers have their best Christmas ever.
There’s no better or more faithful companion than Alistair Begg to widen your gaze and deepen your understanding so that you will be glad to ‘prepare Him room.’ These devotions are full of scriptural insight and refreshment that will enhance and enrich your Christmas season.
In this just-right book for daily reading during the Advent season, Alistair Begg presents the compelling story of the need for Jesus, the coming of Jesus, and the beauty of Jesus that runs from Genesis to Revelation.
I found it to be a very helpful book to read throughout Advent and enabled me to focus on what Christ's birth is all about rather than all the other preparations for Christmas. I liked having a carol at the end of each day's reading and enjoyed singing them.
This is an excellent book to carry you through advent. As one would expect with Alastair Begg, great doctrine, pastorally presented. a wonderful way to start the day in advent. I will be sorry when we have finished the book.
Bought this book as a way to reflect on advent. I have been encouraged and refreshed by the depth of the reading and reflections on each day, its not just a thought for the day,more in depth, very engaging
I usually enjoy Alistair Begg's devotionals, and this Advent edition is an excellent new book to take you from 1st December to Christmas Day this year. Each devotional includes a Bible passage, Alistair's reflection (not too long, not too short) and then a chance to pause at the end with some questions and the lyrics of a Christmas carol. Definitely a great buy for yourself or for your church this Christmas!
