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“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel…” The familiar carol rings true with beauty and grace, but few stop to consider the deep theology of this tune. In a season of hustle and bustle and celebration, allow the rhythms of Advent to fuel moments of reflection, joy, and true hope during the Christmas season. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: An Advent Study explores Jesus’ work on our behalf in the message of Christmas. Exploring the way we see Jesus as Emmanuel, Dayspring, Desire of Nations, and Wisdom for us in the Christmas story and all year long, this study will not only fuel a worship of Jesus, but help the reader foster steadfast love anchored in biblical truth. Readers will more fully understand the anticipation and waiting that the Old Testament world endured, the light and life Jesus came to bring us and every tribe, tongue, and nation on earth, and the eternal promise that Jesus is yet ushering us into. This beautiful resource will also include advent activities to help kids, students, and adults celebrate the Christmas season together. This Christmas season, be marked by the anticipation and joy that only Christ can bring in this study of Advent.