A book review of The First Songs of Christmas: A 31-Day Advent Devotional: Meditations on Luke 1 & 2 by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
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Moody Publishers (2021)
Devotional>Christmas
160 pages
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Summary: Let the songs of the first Christmas turn your heart toward God’s glory.
During the holidays the musical tunes of the season are everywhere. Their nostalgic melodies warm our hearts. But the original Christmas songs are different; they lift our hearts to a holy God. They reveal the greatness, glory, and goodness of our Savior. Taking us beyond quaint imagery and feel-good lyrics, the Advent songs of the Bible unfold God’s redemptive plan for the world and His eternal purpose for the ages.
Reflecting her own love for the season, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth offers meditations on the first two chapters of Luke’s gospel in The First Songs of Christmas. This 31-day Advent devotional shines new light on the ancient yet inspiring songs of Elizabeth, Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon.
These readings will lead you to contemplate the loveliness and essence of Christmas. Let this book be your companion as you spend the days surrounding Christmas the way these men, women, and angels did, your gaze fixed on our great God and Savior.
The First Songs of Christmas
This was a good advent devotional. When it mentions the first songs of Christmas, it doesn’t mean Away in a Manager or The First Noel. The title refers to the songs Mary and Elizabeth sing in Luke 1 and 2. That is the focus of the book. Luke 1 and 2. The Christmas Story.
There are extra verses given at the end of each devotional if you wish further study. The book has 31 devotionals and so is for the whole month of December, not just until Christmas Day.
It is not too short and not too long. Perfect if you want to connect with God during December but don’t have a lot of time.
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