It is important to refocus on the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus Christ. Are you looking for a way to prepare for the holiday season? A friend shared the idea of an Advent reading plan, and I thought that was a great practice for cozy December mornings.
Below, find an Advent Bible Reading Challenge. It is a structured way to reflect on scripture, anticipate the coming of the Messiah, and grow in your faith.
I plan to begin my mornings in December with this reading plan. My hope is to not only be more meaningful in my holiday celebration, but also deepen my spiritual understanding and joy this Christmas season. Advent is a powerful reminder of God’s love and plan for redemption – something I desperately need as 2025 closes and a new year begins.
If you also need a way to understand the full narrative of God’s salvation, then join me in this spiritual practice beginning tomorrow. I am looking forward to connecting with Jesus in a different way as Advent progresses.
Week 1 – Hope
This week reminds us that Jesus is coming. Focus the week on Romans 15: 12-13.
- Day 1 – Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7
- Day 2 – Isaiah 11: 1-5
- Day 3 – Micah 5: 2-5
- Day 4 – Jeremiah 23: 5-6
- Day 5 – Malachi 3: 1-4
- Day 6 – Zechariah 9: 9-10
- Day 7 – Psalm 72: 18-19
Week 2 – Faith
This week reminds us to prepare the way of the Lord. Focus the week on Luke 3: 4-6.
- Day 8 – Luke 1: 5-17
- Day 9 – John 1: 6-9
- Day 10 – Luke 1: 18-25
- Day 11 – Luke 1: 26-33
- Day 12 – Luke 1: 34-38
- Day 13 – Luke 1: 39-45
- Day 14 – Luke 1: 46-56
Week 3 – Joy
This week reminds us of the joy at the coming birth of Jesus. Focus the week on Luke 2:10.
- Day 15 – Matthew 1: 18-21
- Day 16 – Matthew 1: 22
- Day 17 – Luke 1: 57-66
- Day 18 – Luke 1: 67-80
- Day 19 – Luke 2: 1-5
- Day 20 – Luke 2: 6-7
- Day 21 – Luke 2: 8-14
Week 4 – Peace
This week reminds us that all “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those He favors.” Focus the week on Luke 2:14.
- Day 22 – Luke 2: 15-20
- Day 23 – Matthew 2: 1-6
- Day 24 – Matthew 2: 7-12
- Day 25 – John 1: 1-14
Access a printable PDF of this reading challenge here.
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