This season we will examine the Advent songs in Luke’s gospel which speaks of God’s faithfulness.

Dec 1: Mary’s Song – Jesus came to fulfill a promise. Luke 1:46-56.  Mary’s song praises God for His mercy & faithfulness. We will take a look at her story, and see how the words of her worshipful song reveal the glory of what God accomplished through Jesus.

Dec 8: Zechariah’s Song – Jesus came to save humanity. Luke 1:67-80.  Zechariah’s song praises God for keeping His promises. Let’s find out who Zechariah was, and examine the truths that are revealed through his words about God’s Messiah.

Dec 15: The Angels’ Song – Jesus came to bring peace. Luke 2:14.  The angels sing of glory to God & praise Him for bringing peace on earth. We’ll look at the story of the Shepherds and focus on the significance of why the angels sang proclamations of glory and peace.

Dec 22: Simeon’s Song – Jesus came to reveal God’s truth to everyone. Luke 2:29-32.  Simeon’s words aren’t technically referred to as a “song.” We’re talking a little poetic license here. His words were an outburst of praise to God upon seeing the baby Jesus. (That qualifies as a song.)  Simeon praised God for fulfilling His covenant with Abraham to bless all people through Israel. Tell the story of Simeon and Anna, and focus on the significance of Simeon’s words of praise.

Dec 24:  Christmas Eve in Candlelight

Dec 29: Always Levelling Up : God’s Work In Us Never Ends.  2 Corinthians 3:7-18.  This stand-alone lesson on 2 Corinthians 3:18, focuses on the idea of “Ever increasing glory.” God’s transformational work in our lives is constant and never-ending. We never arrive, but continually grow closer to God. As we do so, we continually experience newer and greater levels of spiritual growth and faith in Jesus.