Preparing the Way

In our Preparing the Way resource, you will be introduced to prophets—or God’s messengers—who helped prepare God’s people for Jesus’ arrival. You will also encounter individuals who faced the unexpected, trusting in the promises of God for their lives, and continuing to prepare for Jesus.

Each week, you will have the opportunity to create time and space to prepare for Jesus through scripture readings, discussions, and activities. Our Advent devotions are based on passages from the Revised Common Lectionary readings (Year C), but use of the Lectionary is not necessary.

This resource also includes a fun and easy papercraft to create ornaments. If you don't need all of the components of An Illustrated Advent for Families: Preparing the Way, but you still want a meaningful way to prepare for Christmas, consider picking up our Illustrated Ornaments, which you can purchase as a stand-alone product here.