Advent Sermon Series
Jesus, the Hope of the World
This Advent sermon series focuses on the prophetic hope for the Messiah and includes textual insights, discussion questions, illustrations, quotes, and liturgy. Scripture readings are from RCL Year C, but are usable at any time for non-lectionary preachers.
Overview of Jesus, the Hope of the World
Jesus is our hope because all is not as it should be. As we look forward to Christmas, the words of the prophets speak for us as we eagerly anticipate the Messiah. Each guide in this series includes an AIM Commentary on the text, illustrations and quotes, and liturgy related to the themes in the passage.
Created for Advent 2021. Texts are for RCL Year C and are suitable for non-lectionary preachers at any time.
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Series Introduction
Austin D. Hill
Waiting in Hope for the Lord
In his remarks from the Feasting on the Word commentary, Gary W. Charles says,
The stories of Advent are dug from the harsh soil of human struggle and the littered landscape of dashed dreams. They are told from the vista where sin still reigns supreme and hope has gone on vacation. [i]
So the themes explored in Advent are especially poignant for us this fall. We pray these resources will help you invite your faith communities to wait in hope for the Lord. May you see and help others see that Jesus, our Messiah, is still the hope of the world.
[i] Gary W. Charles, in Feasting on the Word Year C, Volume 1, ed. David L. Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor (Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009), 3.
What is AIM Commentary?
AIM stands for Ancient context, the text through the lens of Jesus (Ἰησοῦς), and our Modern application.
Understanding the Ancient or original context of the passage is necessary to inform and guide our interpretation. We also believe along with the Reformers that the interpretation of the Ancient context of the Hebrew scripture for the church necessarily flows through its Lord, Jesus Christ. Furthermore, we affirm that the role of the preacher to bring the congregation from the Ancient context through Christ and to the Modern context, making the message real in our hearts and lives.
