Featured Resources
His Gospel is Peace Devotional
Purchase the paperback or download a free digital pdf and enjoy a daily devotional for the 2024 Advent season written by 1517 contributors. Each entry includes a Scripture passage, short reflection, and prayer.
The Clothing of the King
Enjoy The Clothing of the King, an Advent resource for churches and individuals that walks through the divine wardrobe God provides for his people. Download sermon and worship helps and more. Originally published for Advent 2023.
The Sinner/Saint Devotional for Advent & Christmas
In the pressure cooker of Christmas preparations, The Sinner/Saint Devotional: Advent and Christmas shifts your focus from work and checklists to Jesus and what he did and does for you.
The O Antiphons of Advent
For at least 1300 years, the O Antiphons have been chanted, sung, and prayed by Christians during the last seven days of Advent (December 17-23). Discover seven ways to better know the Christ of Christmas in this free guide.
"Jesus Coming Light"
from 1517 Music
A collection of songs for Advent and Christmas with fresh takes on traditional hymns as well as a new hymn for which the EP is named.
Christmas in Isaiah
Isaiah, who wrote approximately 700 years before the birth of Christ, is unmatched in his prophetic Old Testament vision of the coming Messiah. In this 45-page booklet, you will: Explore the numerous Christmas prophecies found in Isaiah and learn to see the promise of Christ throughout the Old Testament.
Featured Advent Articles from 1517.org
"It's Really, Really Hard to Wait" by Jane Grizzle
"The church calendar gives us a chance to reclaim the act of waiting. We regularly sit in times of preparation, rather than celebration. In Lent and Advent, we intentionally remove words like “Alleluia” to remind us that we are not yet at Easter or Christmas..."
"More than a Party Favor" by Seth Moorman
"Tis the season of parties. If your social calendar is like mine, the next few weeks will have at least one, if not a few parties to attend. Office parties, family get-togethers, classroom celebrations, and community events are all vying for a coveted spot on the calendar..."
"More Blessed to Receive than to Give" by Steven A. Hein
"The season of Advent is upon us and we are once again involved with all the requisite plans and preparations for celebrating Christmas in just a few short days. Let me invite you to reflect on the necessary preparation to experience the best that Christmas has to offer..."