Advent Light

by Stephen J. Binz

Overview

Threshold Bible Study is a thematic Scripture series designed for both personal study and group discussion. The thirty lessons in each study may be used by an individual for daily study over the course of a month or they may be divided into six lessons per week, providing a group study of six weekly sessions. Through the spiritual disciplines of Scripture reading, study, reflection, conversation, and prayer, readers will cross the threshold to a more abundant dwelling with God. Ideal for Bible study groups, small Christian communities, parish leadership teams, adult faith formation, student Scripture-study groups, RCIA teams, catechumens and candidates, catechists and teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781585953165
Publisher:	Twenty-Third Publications/Bayard
Publication date:	05/25/2004
Series:	Threshold Bible Study Ser.
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

	How to use Threshold Bible Study	v
	Suggestions for Individual Study	vii
	Suggestions for Group Study	viii
	Introduction	1
	Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 1	8
	Lessons 1-6
1.	Burning with Anticipation (Luke 12:35-48)	9
2.	The Messiah of Israel (Matthew 1:1-17)	13
3.	Anointed as Israel's Shepherd (1 Samuel 16:1-13)	16
4.	The Tree of Jesse Blooms (Isaiah 10:33--11:10)	20
5.	Deliverance from Captivity (Isaiah 40:1-11)	24
6.	Healing Rays and Joyful Light (Malachi 2:17--3:6; 4:1-6)	28
	Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 2	32
	Lessons 7-12
7.	Preparing a People for the Lord (Luke 1:5-25)	33
8.	Conceived of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:26-38)	37
9.	Pregnant with Child and with Hope (Luke 1:39-56)	40
10.	Breaking Dawn Illumines the Darkness (Luke 1:57-80)	44
11.	A Prophet's Voice in the Wilderness (Mark 1:1-8)	48
12.	The Forerunner Prepares the Way (John 1:19-34)	51
	Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 3	54
	Lessons 13-18
13.	Fulfilling the Ancient Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-34)	55
14.	Child in the Animals' Manger (Isaiah 1:2-4, 16-20)	59
15.	Light Shining in Darkness (Isaiah 9:1-7)	63
16.	Manifesting God to the World (Colossians 1:9-20)	66
17.	Adopted as God's Children (Galatians 4:1-7)	69
18.	Waiting in Joyful Hope (Titus 2:11--3:7)	72
	Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 4	75
	Lessons 19-24
19.	Son of David and Son of God (Matthew 1:18-25)	76
20.	God Is with Us (Isaiah 7:10-17)	79
21.	O Little Town of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2-5)	82
22.	A Star Rises from the East (Matthew 2:1-12)	85
23.	Your Light Will Arise (Isaiah 60:1-6)	88
24.	Exiled Away from Home (Matthew 2:13-23)	91
	Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 5	94
	Lessons 25-30
25.	Laid in a Manger (Luke 2:1-7)	95
26.	Savior, Messiah, and Lord (Luke 2:8-20)	98
27.	Light for Israel and the Gentiles (Luke 2:22-40)	101
28.	True Light Coming Into the World (John 1:1-18)	104
29.	Walking in the Light (1 John 1:1-10)	107
30.	The Bright Morning Star (Revelation 22:1-21)	110
	Suggestions for Facilitators, Group Session 6	113