Welcome to our curated Advent reading list: 25 scripture passages chosen to guide and deepen your journey through this blessed season of waiting, hope and preparation. As we anticipate the coming of Jesus Christ — both in the manger and in our lives — may these readings draw you into greater expectation, wonder and worship.
Each day we offer you a passage with its own unique voice. Some recall the prophets of old, others point to the mystery of the Incarnation, still others invite us into the living Word. Our hope is that, as you read, pause and reflect, you will discover anew the promise, fulfilment and presence of Christ.
Feel free to follow the list in order, use it in your personal devotion, incorporate it into family worship, or adapt it to your church setting. May the Lord bless you richly as you prepare a place in your heart for Jesus.
- Isaiah 40:1-5
- Malachi 3:1-6
- Isaiah 44:6-8
- Romans 5:1-11
- Psalm 89:1-4
- Ezekiel 34:11-16
- John 1:9-18
- Isaiah 11:1-10
- Deuteronomy 18:15-19
- Genesis 15:1-6
- Isaiah 49:6-7
- Isaiah 40:9-11
- Isaiah 52:13-15
- Isaiah 53:1-12
- Isaiah 35:8-10
- Psalm 130
- Psalm 85:1-7
- John 10:7-10
- 1 Timothy 2:1-7
- Psalm 118:18-24
- John 6:44-51
- Isaiah 7:10-14 and Luke 1:26-35
- Isaiah 9:2-7 and Matthew 1:18-25
- Luke 2:1-20 and Matthew 2:1-2
- Luke 2:21-35
Or
December 1 – Read Psalm 100.
December 2 – Read Galatians 4:1-7.
December 3 – Read Isaiah 7:14.
December 4 – Read Micah 5:2.
December 5 – Read Isaiah 9:6.
December 6 – Read John 1:1-5.
December 7 – Read John 1:14.
December 8 – Read Philippians 2:1-11.
December 9 – Read James 1:16-17.
December 10 – Read Luke 1:5-25.
December 11 – Read Luke 1:26-33.
December 12 – Read Luke 1:34-38.
December 13 – Read Luke 1:39-45.
December 14 – Read Luke 1:46-56.
December 15 – Read Luke 1:57-66.
December 16 – Read Luke 1:67-80.
December 17 – Read Luke 2:1-5.
December 18 – Read Luke 2:6-7.
December 19 – Read Luke 2:8-14.
December 20 – Read Luke 2:15-20.
December 21 – Read Matthew 2:1-12.
December 22 – Read Luke 2:21-35.
December 23 – Read Luke 2:36-40.
December 24 – Read Matthew 1:18-25.
December 25 – Read 2 Corinthians 9:15.
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