Living Between Two Advents | John Koessler

For many of us, Advent calls to mind a calendar that counts down to December 25th. Or, it might be something we commemorate each Sunday before Christmas with a wreath and candles. But when did this tradition begin? And what does Advent teach us about waiting? Dr. John Koessler, Moody Bible Institute professor emeritus and Today in the Word devotional author and Jamie Janosz, managing editor of Today in the Word, discuss what it means to say we are living between two advents. What is the second Advent and how should it change the way we live as believers today? Join us as we introduce the Bible study devotional, “Hope is Born: Living Between Two Advents” (December 2024) this Christmas season. To sign up for the daily devotional or to download the free family study, go to https://www.todayintheword.org/ .

Dr. John Koessler is Professor Emeritus of Applied Theology and Church Ministries at Moody Bible Institute. In addition to writing studies for Today in the Word, John authors the Practical Theology column and serves as our theological editor. He is an award-winning author, his books include Practicing the Present, Dangerous Virtues, and When God is Silent.