Meeting the Messiah

*Meeting the Messiah** gives readers a chance to journey through Advent with a purposeful focus on the Christ child. Six weeks of short readings and guided reflection will enrich their celebration of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. The readings tell the Advent story through the eyes of the Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Mary, the shepherds, the Magi, and Jesus himself. Readers step into the shoes of those who prepared for and encountered the Christ child, providing inspiration for their own encounters with Jesus this Advent. The book may be used by individuals or small groups. It includes space for readers to respond to the daily readings, bonus readings for the two weeks after Christmas, and a leader's guide for 6 small-group sessions.