Reveal: First Week of Advent - Witness to the Light

When the night is long, the light still comes.
Advent begins by learning to see. In this first-week reflection, Erin Wathen explores what it means to remain attentive to what God is revealing—even when hope feels distant and the way forward is difficult to see.
This Advent, listen to the voices of the prophets and discover ancient words of hope for uncertain times.
In this five-part video series, author Erin Wathen guides viewers through Witness to the Light: An Advent Study with the Prophets. Together, we encounter biblical prophets who knew what it meant to wait, long, struggle, and still trust in God's promises. Their words invite us to look for signs of God's light breaking into the darkness—in Scripture, in our world, and in our own lives.
Through the four Advent themes of reveal, renew, rejoice, and return, these reflections offer space to slow down, pay attention, and prepare for the coming of Christ.
Whether you're reading Witness to the Light on your own, studying with a small group, or using the book with your congregation, these videos will enrich your journey through Advent.
Watch the complete series:
Series Introduction — youtu.be/V69_Qna592E
Reveal — First Week of Advent — youtu.be/rZ_gdAS0zrA
Renew — Second Week of Advent — youtu.be/VM1xnBYI9DE
Rejoice — Third Week of Advent — youtu.be/uPyZnurbEeU
Return — Fourth Week of Advent — youtu.be/GYgyGPh2WhM
About the book:
Witness to the Light: An Advent Study with the Prophets by Erin Wathen turns to the words and stories of Scripture's prophetic voices to help us find hope in seasons of waiting and uncertainty. From Isaiah, Jeremiah, and John the Baptist to voices including Miriam, Joel, Ezekiel, and Anna, these biblical witnesses point toward God's faithfulness and the promise of a world made new.
Each week's readings center on one of four themes—reveal, renew, rejoice, and return—and include daily reflections and study questions for personal or group use. Additional resources provide ideas for congregational worship, mission, and fellowship throughout Advent.
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