Today is the first day of the Advent Season and in this first episode of the 2024 Holiday Edition of the Written Spoken Podcast, Esther focuses on Hope, the theme of the first week of Advent.

Resources Referenced in Today’s Episode:

Scripture Verses:

Genesis 3:15 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (NLT). 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (ESV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). Romans 15:13 (TPT; NLT). Psalm 68:19 (NKJV). Psalm 71:5 (NKJV). Hebrews 6:19-20 (NKJV). Isaiah 40:30-31 (NIV). 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV). Psalm 62:5 (HCSB). Numbers 23:19 (NKJV). Jeremiah 31:3 (NKJV). Hebrews 13:5 (ESV). Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP). Deuteronomy 31:6, 8 (NKJV). Psalm 78:7 (NKJV).

Other Resources:

Meg Butcher’s article, “7 Beautiful Advent Hymns of Hope,” published on www.crosswalk.com.

Dr. Adam P. Stern’s article, “Hope, why it matters,” published on www.health.harvard.edu.

John Piper’s article, “What is Hope?” published on www.desiringGod.org.

The Bible Project’s Word Study on Hope Hope (Yakhal) Advent Word Study (bibleproject.com)

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