The Advent is a 24-day devotional that walks us through a Biblical calendar of prophecies and events in the lead up to Christmas Day. Use each chapter of The Advent to enter into a time of reflection and spiritual growth in preparation for the most widely recognised day in the Christian calender: the birth of Jesus Christ. Brother Brad Smith brings together Biblical research, historical facts and other stories to present the promises given by God about the coming of Christ the Messiah to the nation of Israel. Follow the 'reason for the season' through the pages of the Old and New Testaments and uncover the prophetic promises that were spoken about Christ. Challenge your spiritual growth in the chapters of The Advent in the 24 days leading up to Christmas Day. Reflect on the daily readings to participate in the reason why Jesus came to earth, as promised to Eve in the garden of Eden, to Abraham, the prophets and to those surrounding His birth. Step into the promises of history and become part of the storyline to experience the love of God in Christ Jesus. Chapter Headings Advent 1: The Curse Advent 2: The Priest Advent 3: The Covenant Advent 4: The Blessing Advent 5: The Dream Advent 6: The Sceptre Advent 7: The Ruler Advent 8: The Shoot Advent 9: The Builder Advent 10: The Virgin Advent 11: The Angel Gabriel Advent 12: The Unbelieving Priest Advent 13: The Lord's Servant Advent 14: The Pregnant Cousin Advent 15: The Righteous Man Advent 16: The Innkeeper Advent 17: The Little Town Advent 18: The Stall Advent 19: The Shepherds Advent 20: The Star Advent 21: The King Advent 22: The Glory of Israel Advent 23: The Prophetess Advent 24: The Plan