Books for Celebrating Advent

Marvel Anew at the Familiar Story

The advent season is a reminder to pause and wonder anew at the story of the incarnation. Come adore the God who came near to us at Christmas to bring salvation and prove that he is trustworthy. These advent resources make great gifts for friends, neighbors, or family. Or, use them in your own personal study as you reflect on the meaning of what we truly celebrate this time of year.

  1. Come Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional (Paul David Tripp)
  2. The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent (John Piper)
  3. The First Days of Jesus: The Story of the Incarnation (Andreas J. Köstenberger and Alexander E. Stewart)
  4. Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus: Experiencing the Peace and Promise of Christmas (Edited by Nancy Guthrie)
  5. Treasuring God in Your Traditions (Noël Piper)
  6. Christmas Carols for a Kid’s Heart (Bobbie Wolgemuth and Joni Eareckson Tada)
  7. The Innkeeper (John Piper)

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