The co-op bookstore for avid readers
Book Cover for: Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, Adam Hamilton

Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist

Adam Hamilton

Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist and best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton in Prepare the Way for the Lord. For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John's life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming. In each of the Gospels, the story of Jesus is intertwined with that of his cousin John, the one whom the prophets foretold would come to "prepare the way of the Lord." When we hear the message of John the Baptist, it makes us and our world ready to receive Christ. Chapter topics include: 1. A People Prepared for the Lord 2. God Is Gracious 3. The Fruit of Repentance 4. Witnesses Testifying to the Light To use Prepare the Way for the Lord as a four-week Advent study, additional components include a comprehensive Leader Guide and DVD/Video sessions featuring Adam Hamilton. The book includes a link to free downloadable teaching resources for children and youth.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Abingdon Press
  • Publish Date: Sep 17th, 2024
  • Pages: 176
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.00in - 5.00in - 0.45in - 0.27lb
  • EAN: 9781791035020
  • Categories: Holidays - Christmas & Advent

More books to explore

Book Cover for: Dwell: Celebrating the Arrival of Advent at Home, Dexterity Books Editorial
Book Cover for: God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Book Cover for: Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas, Ann Voskamp
Book Cover for: Wonder of Wonders: Christmas with Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Book Cover for: Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas: Discovering the History of Our Favorite Christmas Celebrations, Ace Collins
Book Cover for: The First Songs of Christmas: A 31-Day Advent Devotional: Meditations on Luke 1 & 2, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Book Cover for: The Christmas Box Miracle: My Spiritual Journey of Destiny, Healing and Hope, Richard Paul Evans
Book Cover for: The Wonder of the Greatest Gift: An Interactive Family Celebration of Advent, Ann Voskamp
Book Cover for: Born a Child and Yet a King: The Gospel in the Carols: An Advent Devotional, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Book Cover for: Advent for Everyone, N. T. Wright
Book Cover for: The Gifts of Christmas: 25 Joy-Filled Devotions for Advent, Sheila Walsh
Book Cover for: Jesus Calling, Textured Gray Leathersoft, with Full Scriptures: Enjoying Peace in His Presence (a 365-Day Devotional), Sarah Young
Book Cover for: Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas: Heartwarming Stories Behind Popular Carols, Ace Collins
Book Cover for: Journey to Bethlehem: A Treasury of Classic Christmas Devotionals, Leland Ryken
Book Cover for: God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas Is the Foundation for Everything, Douglas J. Wilson

About the Author

Hamilton, Adam: - Adam Hamilton is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. The Church Report named Hamilton's congregation the most influential mainline church in America, and he preached at the National Prayer Service as part of the presidential inauguration festivities in 2013. Hamilton is the best-selling and award-winning author of The Walk, Simon Peter, Creed, Half Truths, The Call, The Journey, The Way, 24 Hours That Changed the World, John, Revival, Not a Silent Night, Enough, When Christians Get It Wrong, and Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, all published by Abingdon Press. Learn more about Adam Hamilton at AdamHamilton.com.

More books by Adam Hamilton

Book Cover for: The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Simon Peter: Flawed But Faithful Disciple, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: The Message of Jesus Leader Guide: Words That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Enough Revised Edition: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: 24 Hours That Changed the World, Expanded Paperback Edition, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: The Lord's Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: 24 Hours That Changed the World: 40 Days of Reflection, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Christianity and World Religions Revised Edition: Questions We Ask about Other Faiths, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: Christianity's Family Tree Participant's Guide: What Other Christians Believe and Why, Adam Hamilton
Book Cover for: 24 Hours That Changed the World Leader Guide, Adam Hamilton