Over the last few weeks we have had thousands of individuals join with us to walk through A Thrill of Hope this Advent season.

We are excited to journey with you during this time of hope and anticipation. A Thrill of Hope follows the Revised Common Lectionary and each day features different scripture passages. We are providing the daily scripture passages here on the blog so that everyone can follow along with the Advent readings. If you would also like to read the daily reflections, weekly prayers, and family activities, you can use A Thrill of Hope: An Advent Devotional. This year, we also have a storybook for children, so kids can read along and share in the hopeful anticipation of the Advent season.

Advent begins on Sunday, December 2 and our reading plan goes until Christmas day. Whether your faith community is participating in this year’s advent experience or you would like to follow along as a personal devotional, you can join in the conversation and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. And make sure to follow The Church of the Nazarene on Facebook and Instagram as they journey with us through Advent.

We can’t wait to spend this season with all of you!

Week 1

First Sunday of Advent, December 2, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 21:25–36
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 25:1–10; Jeremiah 33:14–16; 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13

Monday, December 3, 2018
Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 3:1–18
Additional Scriptures: Numbers 17:1–11; Psalm 90

Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Scripture Reading: Revelation 22:12–16
Additional Scriptures: 2 Samuel 7:18–29; Psalm 90

Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 11:29–32
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 90; Isaiah 1:24–31

Thursday, December 6, 2018
Scripture Reading: Malachi 3:5–12
Additional Scriptures: Luke 1:68–79; Philippians 1:12–18a

Friday, December 7, 2018
Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:18b–26
Additional Scriptures: Malachi 3:13–18; Luke 1:68–769

Saturday, December 8, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 9:1–6
Additional Scriptures: Malachi 4:1–6; Luke 1:68–79

Week 2

Second Sunday of Advent, December 9, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 3:1–6
Additional Scriptures: Malachi 3:1–4; Luke 1:68–79; Philippians 1:3–11

Monday, December 10, 2018
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:1–11
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 126; Romans 8:22–25

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 19:18–25
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 126; 2 Peter 1:2–15

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 7:18–30
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 126; Isaiah 35:3–7

Thursday, December 13, 2018
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 8:1–15
Additional Scriptures: Isaiah 12:2–6; Amos 6:1–8

Friday, December 14, 2018
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 12:2–6
Additional Scriptures: Amos 8:4–12; 2 Corinthians 9:1–15

Saturday, December 15, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:57–66
Additional Scriptures: Isaiah 12:2–6; Amos 9:8–15

Week 3

Third Sunday of Advent, December 16, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 3:7–18
Additional Scriptures: Isaiah 12:2–6; Zephaniah 3:14–20; Philippians 4:4–7

Monday, December 17, 2018
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:7–17
Additional Scriptures: Numbers 16:1–19; Isaiah 11:1–9

Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1–9

Wednesday, Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 7:31–35
Additional Scriptures: Isaiah 11:1–9; Micah 4:8–13

Thursday, December 20, 2018
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:10–18
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 80:1–7; Jeremiah 31:31–34

Friday, December 21, 2018
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:32–39
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 80:1–7; Isaiah 42:10–18

Saturday, December 22, 2018
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 66:7–11
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 80:1–7; Luke 13:31–35

Week 4

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 23, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39–55
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 80:1–7; Micah 5:2–5a; Hebrews 10:5–10

Monday, December 24, 2018
Scripture Reading: Titus 2:11–14
Additional Scriptures: Psalm 96; Isaiah 9:2–7; Luke 2:1–20

Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1–20

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