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The Christmas We Didn't Expect

A Daily Advent Devotional

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About this book

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. But the most unexpected and significant event in the history of the world actually happened over 2000 years ago when God himself became one of us in the person of Jesus Christ.

These Advent reflections, written by David Mathis, help us to lift our eyes to the wonder of the incarnation and worship the one who came to save us.

Be amazed once more by the unexpected details of Jesus' unique birth and saving work with these short daily devotions and prayers, and renew your worship of our humble, generous, and loving Savior.

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Specifications

Contributors:
David Mathis
ISBN:
9781784984762
Format:
Paperback
First published:
October 2020
Dimensions:
5.1" x 7.8" x 0.5"
Weight:
7.62 oz
Print size:
11.0pt
Case quantity:
80
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Publisher:
The Good Book Company

Contents

Preface: A Season of Waiting
Introduction: God Came Down
1. A Christmas Carol for the Weak
2. The Eternity before Christmas
3. The Glory of His Virgin Birth
4. What Child Is This?
5. The Word Became Flesh
… and 19 more

Endorsements

Christmas contains so many delightful surprises, whether presents tucked secretly under the tree or much-loved visitors arriving at your door with arms full of gifts. These delights pale in comparison, though, to the astounding surprises you’ll discover in The Christmas We Didn't Expect. David Mathis reveals fascinating twists and turns on every page of the Christmas story. There is always something new to learn about Christ’s birth, and this fresh collection of insights truly delivers. My husband, Ken, and I are already planning to use this remarkable book for our devotional reading this Christmas—and we urge you to join us!

Joni Eareckson Tada Joni and Friends International Disability Center

Christmas is a time in which we tend to find joy in traditions. But traditions are not static, and we benefit from sometimes examining and updating them. Perhaps it is time to update your personal or family traditions with this wonderful series of Advent devotionals. They are fresh, applicable, and deeply biblical. They may just become a precious part of your Christmas tradition this year and in the years to come.

Tim Challies Blogger; author, Seasons of Sorrow

No Advent calendars for sale this Christmas can offer what lies behind the windows David Mathis opens in The Christmas We Didn't Expect. True to its title, it is full of surprises. So, buy it, and carefully unwrap each Advent treat (no more than one a day, or you may spoil your appetite). Then let it melt slowly on your spiritual taste buds and enjoy what Isaiah (the Christmas prophet) called ‘rich food’

Sinclair B. Ferguson Teaching Fellow of Ligonier Ministries; Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

Customer Reviews

5.00 stars The best Advent devotions ever

 

I bought this book last year for myself and it increased my understanding about Jesus’s coming to earth. There was so much to consider that I couldn’t retain everything. So I used the book again this year and plan to do so during future Advents. I’ve recommended it to others and given a copy to another copy.

5.00 stars A great Advent devotional

 

This is an excellent book. Each day has a Bible verse, a few pages to read and concludes with a prayer. The daily reflections not only made me think, they also taught me something new and gave me a new perspective. The book lives up to its title of showing us how the first Christmas did not happen the way people would have expected. For example, I learnt that the Magi were not only astrologers but possibly sorcerers and magicians, whom the Old Testament would have despised. It also helps us to think about the divinity and humanity of Jesus, ...

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5.00 stars Interesting and challenging

 

A friend recommended this book and I’m glad I took her advice and bought myself a copy.
It has some original ideas and was an interesting and at times challenging read.

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