Alive-O 7
Term 1: Lesson 12-14
Waiting in Joyful Hope
Moment Two
1. Advent: Time of Preparation
Advent means ‘God is close’, ‘God is near’, ‘God is on
the way’.
We prepare for Jesus’ coming anew into our lives.
We wait as the people of Israel waited in joyful
hope.
Bible Search:
Isaiah 35:1-10
Luke 1:26-38
Luke 2:1-20
Advent Wreath
The Advent Wreath helps us to mark
our journey through the season of
Advent.
The circular shape reminds us that,
like a circle, that it has no beginning
or end.
The colour violet (purple) signifies
our looking forward and the rose
coloured candle, which is lit on the
third Sunday tells us that Christmas
is coming near.
Jesse Tree
Jesse Tree
The Jesse Tree (Advent Tree) reminds us of our
history as the family of God, and tells the story
of our salvation in Jesus. Its branches remind us
of the many great people and events in our
Christian family tree who guided us towards
Jesus Christ.
Discuss
Discuss the Consider points on page 91 in the
teacher’s manual.
2. Waiting in Joyful Hope
The people of Israel waited for many
generations for God to send a Saviour who
would be their path to the Tree of Life and to
God. For them to live without God was to live
in the dark. They never gave up hope. They
trusted that God would keep His promise. They
watched for signs that the Saviour had come.
During Advent we remember that joyful.
Waiting in Joyful Hope
Bible Search
Isaiah 9:2-4
Luke 3:4-6
Isaiah 7:10-14
2 Samuel 7:1-16
Discuss
Discuss the Consider points on page 91 in the
Teacher’s manual.