‘Tom Wright is simply crucial; his writing can transform one’s life.’ Anne Rice
Join Tom Wright on a journey with the Apostles, exploring the New Testament themes of thankfulness, patience, humility and joy.
Within each of these themes, Wright offers a week of daily readings and meditations, beginning with the Sunday reading in the Revised Common Lectionary and ending with stimulating questions for personal reflection or group discussion.
Drawing on key passages in his popular For Everyone series of commentaries, these sparkling reflections take you on a journey of spiritual enlightenment, guiding you towards the wonder and joy of Christmas.
Whether you have spent years reading his near-countless books and commentaries, or have never even heard of the man before, this Advent Devotional is the perfect chance to spend the month before Christmas drinking deep from the writing on Tom Wright.
‘Tom Wright is, as always, brilliant at distilling immense scholarship into vivid, clear and accessible form.’ Rowan Williams
Daftar Isi
Introduction
Week 1: A Time for Thanksgiving
First Sunday of Advent – Thankful for God’s Grace (1 Corinthians 1.3-9)
Monday – Thanksgiving in Suffering (2 Corinthians 1.8-11)
Tuesday – Grace, Generosity and Gratitude (2 Corinthians 9.6-15)
Wednesday – Prayer for Wisdom and Gratitude (Colossians 1.9-14)
Thursday – Thanksgiving is Key! (1 Timothy 4.1-5)
Friday – A Call for Gratitude (Hebrews 12.25-29)
Saturday – Praise and Thanks to the Creator (Revelation 4.6b-11)
Week 2: A Time for Patience
Second Sunday of Advent – God’s Patience (2 Peter 3.8-15a)
Monday – Judgement is Coming – So Keep Going! (2 Timothy 4.1-5)
Tuesday – Keep Up the Good Work (Hebrews 6.9-12)
Wednesday – Looking to Jesus (Hebrews 12.1-3)
Thursday – The Effect of Patience (James 1.1-8)
Friday – Patience and Trust (James 5.7-11)
Saturday – Patience in Prayer (James 5.13-20)
Week 3: A Time for Humility
Third Sunday of Advent – The Example of John (John 1.6-8, 19-28)
Monday – Boasting in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1.26-31)
Tuesday – Bearing One Another’s Burdens (Galatians 6.1-5)
Wednesday – The Mind of the Messiah (Philippians 2.5-11)
Thursday – Humility and Faith (James 4.1-10)
Friday – Living by the Trust of God (James 4.11-17)
Saturday – Humble Shepherds (1 Peter 5.1-7)
Week 4: A Time for Joy
Fourth Sunday of Advent – A Joyful Blessing (Romans 16.25-27)
Monday – The God Who Comforts the Downcast (2 Corinthians 7.2-10)
Tuesday – True Happiness (Philippians 2.25-30)
Wednesday – Celebrate in the Lord! (Philippians 4.2-8)
Thursday – Paul’s Joy and Crown (1 Thessalonians 2.17-20)
Friday – The Great Rescue (Revelation 7.9-17)
Saturday – New Heaven, New Earth (Revelation 21.1-5)
Tentang Penulis
Tom Wright is Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews. He is the author of over eighty books, including the For Everyone guides to the New Testament and, most recently, Finding God in the Psalms, The Meal Jesus Gave Us, Surprised by Scripture, Simply Good News, God in Public and The Day the Revolution Began (all published by SPCK).
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