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PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
Count on the inimitable and brilliant Amy-Jill Levine to open our eyes to what’s really going on with the seemingly familiar Bible stories of Advent. Who else would remind us that Samson, Abraham, Moses, Sarah, and Hannah are the chorus ringing in with their stories when we hear of Mary’s conception and the birth of the Christ child? Marvelous. Pondering our Old Testament stories of unexpected pregnancies and births illuminates what’s up in the stories of Mary and Jesus. ought-provoking.
—James C. Howell, Senior Pastor, Myers Park United Methodist Church, and author of EverywhereIsJerusalem
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is book focuses on the stories of the people and the angels who lived long before Jesus and yet lived into his story in profound ways.
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NEW A Child Is Born A Beginner’s Guide to Nativity Stories
Amy-Jill Levine
Discover the fascinating connections between ancient birth stories and the Nativity of Jesus in this captivating four-week Advent study. The study delves into the narratives of Isaac and Ishmael, Moses, and Samuel to reveal how they foreshadow and enrich the timeless Christmas story in the final chapter. Transform your Advent season with fresh insights and inspiration from A Child is Born. Abingdon Press.
The book and Leader Guide are also available in eBook format.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
When so many of us are carrying the weight of the world, Andy and Ann Langford offer to take us on a pilgrimage through Advent where we can leave our burdens behind. This is a journey through different parts of the Bible, a chance to discover important spiritual geography and enjoy fresh views of familiar Christmas stories. Come,ThouLongExpectedJesuswill help you find hope, call you to acts of love, and enable you to experience a season of transformation. —Tom Berlin, Bishop, Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church
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We will dive into the biblical story and along our way, we’ll discuss some of the movies, music, art, liturgies, and traditions that have helped make this season so special for Christians throughout history and around the world today.
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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus An Advent to Christmas Pilgrimage Andy Langford and Ann Langford Duncan
The Christian Year is fundamentally a roadmap for pilgrims, as biblical witnesses lead spiritually hungry people on a journey to receive the full riches of God’s grace. During Advent, we take the first steps. In this study, Andy Langford and Ann Langford Duncan invite you on an Advent-to-Christmas pilgrimage to draw closer to Jesus and invite others to join you on this journey. Abingdon Press.
The book and Leader Guide are also available in eBook format.
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I look forward to the ways in which this book will create a journey for you through Advent, one in which you experience the relief that Advent brings, knowing God’s commitment to us, but also the restlessness that comes from Advent, and for hoping for a di erent future, for a better future, in which God promises to make all things new.
NEW Voices of Advent
The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope Matthew L. Skinner
Voices of Advent leads readers through biblical texts and explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations.
Readers will experience Advent through various perspectives not only as the start of the Christian Church Year, but also as the powerful overture that sets the tone for the incredible story of Jesus. Abingdon Press.
The book and Leader Guide are also available in eBook format.
What do you want for Christmas? It’s a question we o en hear as the holidays approach. Most of the time, our minds instantly jump to material things—gi s we can unwrap, hold, and call our own. But what if we paused for a moment and asked ourselves a more meaningful question?
NEW
What Do You Want For Christmas?
An Advent Study for Adults, 2nd Edition James W. Moore
What do you truly want for Christmas? Deep down, does your heart yearn for something money can’t buy? James W. Moore invites you to explore these deeper longings in his enriching four-week study. Designed for both groups and individuals, this program gently guides you through the season of Advent with weekly lessons that focus on the gifts Christ brings into our lives.
Abingdon Press.
The book is also available in eBook format.
NEW
The Case for Christmas, Revised and Updated
A Journalist Investigates the Identity of the Child in the Manger Lee Strobel
Dig into the true Christmas story to sort out the fact from the fiction and the hype from the holiness. Reflect on the story of Jesus’ birth in a way that will change the way you view the season.
Zondervan. Coming in September. The study includes the book and 4-session study guide with streaming video.
NEW
Incarnation
8 Lessons on How God Meets Us Derek Vreeland
God hasn’t abandoned us, God is with us! The Advent season celebrates Jesus, who is the living Word of God. Each lesson in this eight-session study guides you through a specific passage of Scripture, using the downto-earth language of The Message, and takes you on a journey of anticipating and celebrating God’s presence as it transforms us and our neighborhoods. NavPress. Coming in October.
The Christmas Letters Celebrating Advent with Those Who Told the Story First Magrey R. deVega
Take a look at the letters in the New Testament, also known as the Epistles, that contain the early church’s first attempts to understand and celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation—Jesus Christ being fully human and fully divine. Come to know the meaning of Christ’s coming like never before. Abingdon Press. The study includes the book, Leader Guide, and DVD. The book and Leader Guide are also available in eBook format.
On the Way to Bethlehem
An Advent Study
Rob Fuquay
This 4-week study is a spiritual exploration and historical investigation into the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. It takes you on an enlightening journey through key locations, delving into their geographical and historical significance, and provides context that enhances our understanding of the Christmas narrative. Abingdon Press.
The study includes the book, Leader Guide, and DVD. The book and Leader Guide are also available in eBook format.
Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of these studies completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story, Rachel Billups. Abingdon Press. Study components are also available.
The Marvel and Miracle of Advent: Recapturing the Wonder of Jesus Living With Us, Christine Caine and Lisa Harper. Thomas Nelson Publishing. Bible study with streaming video. A DVD is also available.
Calling All Angels: An Advent Study of Fearlessness and Strength, Erin Wathen. Westminster John Knox Press. Includes questions for study and reflection.
Season’s Greetings: Christmas Letters from Those Who Were There, Ruth Boling. The Upper Room. Includes study questions.
The Angels of Christmas: Hearing God’s Voice in Advent, Susan Robb. Abingdon Press.
Study components are also available.
Experiencing Christmas: Christ in the SIghts and Sounds of Advent, Matt Rawle. Abingdon Press.
Study components are also available.
Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, Adam Hamilton. Abingdon Press.
Study components are also available.
Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation, Will Willimon. Abingdon Press.
Study components are also available. Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of these studies completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
Looking for the Perfect Advent Devotional?
Advent A Calendar of Devotions 2025 by Jan Turrentine
Meaningful and affordable daily Advent devotions.
Jan Turrentine has worked in Christian publishing as an editor and writer for over thirty-five years, most recently as editor of the Adult Bible Studies product family at The United Methodist Publishing House.
NEW! Make Advent memorable for kids and their families. Engage children and families with this Advent journey booklet filled with crafts, puzzles, Scripture readings, family activities, and more.
Abingdon Press. Booklets are sold in packages of 10.
NEW! Experience a transformative Advent with this convenient and affordable annual devotional based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Great for the entire church, as gifts, or to reach out to visitors and community. Abingdon Press.
Print booklets are sold in packages of 10. Also available in eBook format (single). For larger orders, a downloadable format is available for emailing to up to 50 and over 500 emails.
NEW And His Name Shall Be Called An Advent Devotional James C. Howell
You’re invited to reflect deeply on the promise of God’s presence by exploring the four names given to the Christ child in Isaiah 9-6: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Each week of this devotional centers on one of these titles, with daily reflections that draw from Scripture, theology, and music. The Upper Room. Coming in October.
NEW Joy to the World! Devotions for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, Robert Boak Slocum. Church Publishing Inc. Coming in September.
NEW The One We’re Waiting For: An Illustrated Advent Devotional for Families, Taylor Combs; illustrated by Aedan and Natalie Peterson. B&H Publishing. Coming in September.
NEW Praying with Saint Nicholas: A Christmas Devotional, Matt Mikalatos. Tyndale Momentum. Coming in September.
NEW The Art of Living in Advent: 28 Days of Joyful Waiting, Sylvie Vanhoozer. IVP Formation. Coming in September.
NEW Jesus Listens for Christmas: 25 Prayers and Devotions for Kids, Sarah Young; illustrated by Sally Wilson. Thomas Nelson. Coming in September.
NEW Children’s Advent Stories for Bedtime: Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas, Julie and David Lavender; illustrated by Shahar Kober. Z Kids (Zondervan). Coming in October.
NEW
30 Days of Hope in an Unstable World
A Devotional Journal on the Book of Jeremiah Melissa Spoelstra
This 30-day journey shows you how to conquer fear, worry, and doubt by surrendering your will to God and trusting God. Each day includes Scripture, insightful readings, a prayer or prayer exercise, and writing prompts with space for journaling. Use the book its own or along with the study, Daring to Hope in an Unstable World. Abingdon Press. The book is also available in eBook format.
NEW 365 Devotions for Women
Sally
D. Sharpe, editor
This devotional book for women is written to help you focus on and nurture your relationship with God. Twelve diverse Christian women share their reflections on what it means to be a woman of faith, walking with God day by day. You will find spiritual refreshment and a sense of camaraderie for the challenge of giving your relationship with God the time and attention it deserves. Abingdon Press. The book is also available in eBook format.
Perfectly Flawed God Transforms Our Weaknesses into Strengths
Lisa Toney
The apostle Peter was flawed, yet he is one of the Bible’s most loved and relatable people. In this 6-week study, you’ll see how Peter’s story is an invitation to embrace imperfection and find strength in the relentless grace of God. Abingdon Press. The study includes the book, Leader Guide, and DVD. The book and Leader Guide are also available in eBook format.
More Messy People
Life Lessons from Imperfect Biblical Heroes
Jennifer Cowart
Jen Cowart picks up from her study, Messy People, to examine more very messy lives of biblical heroes—people who, like us, made mistakes but found God was able to use them in powerful ways. They all play a significant role in the biblical narrative, but their stories are far from perfect. Abingdon Press. The study includes the book, Leader Guide, and DVD. The book and Leader Guide are also available in eBook format.
Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of these studies, completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
NEW
e Bible has always meant di erent things to di erent people over time. ... So what happens whenJews and Christians speak with each other about the meaning of the text that we share?
The Bible With and Without Jesus How Jews and Christians Read the Same Stories Differently Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler
In this new study based on their earlier book, the esteemed Bible scholars and teachers take readers on a guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to show what the texts meant in their original contexts and then how Jews and Christians, over time, understood those same texts. Abingdon Press.
The study includes the book, Participant Guide, Leader Guide, and DVD. The book, Participant Guide, and Leader Guide are also available in eBook format.
Amplify Media offers streaming video of the first episode of this study, completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
We Believe
How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith
Michael Carpenter
This empowering 6-session study unpacks the essence of the Nicene Creed and contains personal anecdotes and practical insights to guide you to a profound connection with God. Abingdon Press.
The study includes the book, a Leader Guide, and DVD. The book and Leader Guide are also avai.able in eBook format.
NEW Parables
Putting Jesus’s Stories in Their Place
Josh Scott
When Jesus taught in parables, he was doing more than telling simple morality tales; the stories were a vision of the Kingdom of God. This 6-session study explores six parables that give us a window into Jesus’s message and movement. Abingdon Press.
The study includes the book, a Leader Guide, and DVD. The book and Leader Guide are also avai.able in eBook format.
NEW
The Heart of the Psalms God’s Word to the World
James S. Howell
The Book of Psalms has been called a school of prayer, and has become like a road map to navigate life with God in this world. This study focuses on six psalms, each offering a unique glimpse into God’s heart.
Abingdon Press.
The study includes the book, a Leader Guide, and a DVD.
NEW
Embracing the Uncertain, Second Edition
A Bible Study for Unsteady Times
Magrey R. deVega
Readers are invited to engage and wrestle with life’s uncertainties, not ignore them. The six-session study focuses on six post-transfiguration, pre-Passion stories in the Gospels and shows us how to follow Jesus with courage, hope, and obedience.
Abingdon Press. Coming in October. The study includes the book, a Leader Guide, and a DVD.
The Message of Jesus Words that Changed the World
Adam Hamilton
In this six-week study, pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today.
Abingdon Press.
The study includes the book, a Leader Guide, a DVD, and a Sermon and Worship download. The book and Leader Guide are also ailable in eBook format.
Wrestling with Doubt. Finding Faith
Adam Hamilton
Join best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton in this six-week churchwide study as he discusses some of our most significant sources of doubt and shows how a steady trust in God can emerge from them.
Abingdon Press.
The study includes the book, a Leader Guide, a DVD, and a Sermon and Worship download. The book and Leader Guide are also ailable in eBook format.
Amplify Media offers or will offer by the publication date, streaming video of the first episode of these studies, completely free! Subsequent episodes are available by subscription. Go to Amplify Media FIRST LOOK to learn more and to stream.
NEW Everyday Epiphanies: Meeting Christ in the Ordinary Moments of Life, James A. Harnish.
Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Cross-Examined: Reading the Bible in Times of Division, Josh Scott.
Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW What the World Needs Now: Virtue and Character in an Age of Chaos, Clay Stauffer.
Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Faith Over Fear: Abraham’s Imperfect Journey, Matt Rawle.
Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Belong: Group Spiritual Direction for Christian Friendship and Communal Discernment, Melanie Dobson. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. eBook also available.
NEW Not Just Sunday: Reimagine the Reach and Rhythms of Your Church, Jevon Caldwell-Gross. Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Called Out: Discerning God’s Plan for Your Church, Kellen Roggenbuck. Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW The Church We Carry: Loss, Leadership, and the Future of Our Church, Will Willimon. Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Generous Divine Love: The Grace and Power of Methodist Theology, Kenneth J. Collins. Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW The Progressive Planter: A Handbook for Ecclesial Entrepreneurs, By Joe Graves. Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Calling on Fire: Reclaiming the Method of Methodism, Ashley Boggan and Chris Heckert. Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Entangled: A History of American Methodism, Politics, and Sexuality, Ashley Boggan.
Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Wesleyan Vile-tality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity, Ashley Boggan.
Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW Nevertheless: American Methodists and Women’s Rights, Ashley Boggan.
Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
What should our response be?
When authoritarianism threatens democracy and extremism divides communities, faith leaders stand at a crossroads.
Will we lean into fear-based politics, or will we build a community rooted in God’s boundless love and unity?
We must seek alternatives to the politics of division and hatred.
NEW The Courage to Love: Building Beloved Community in the Face of Authoritarianism, The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church. Coming in October.
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This important book is a prophetic call to action from the United Methodist Council of Bishops, addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing our world today. As authoritarian movements gain strength across multiple continents and Christian nationalism distorts the gospel message, this timely resource equips faith communities with theological foundations (particularly Wesleyan theology), practical strategies, and global perspectives for faithful response.
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The Abingdon Guidebook for Worship and Preaching, Year A, 2025-2026
R.DeAndre Johnson
Great for any pastor, worship planner, laity or staff involved in planning worship, it is structured around the Christian calendar, with resources for Advent, Lent, Pentecost, and other seasons and special days. Each section provides the full text of all the calls to worship, responsive readings, offering invitations, benedictions, and other prayers and liturgies needed for worship services all year long.
Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
NEW The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer, Deluxe Edition, Matt Miofsky. Abingdon Press. Coming in October. Also available: a deluxe edition in eBook format and a paperback Second Edition version.
NEW Let the Children Lead: Models for Worship with All Generations, Nelson Cowan. Abingdon Press. eBook also available.
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