Series: Carols and Lessons

Christmas carols hold a special place in our hearts during the holiday season. They have a unique ability to evoke nostalgia, joy, and a sense of wonder. However, as we sing the familiar words and hum the familiar tunes, it’s easy to overlook the profound lessons embedded in these songs.

This Advent season, prepare your heart for Christmas with the daily devotional series, Carols and Lessons. Modeled after the traditional service of Carols and Lessons, this daily devotional series matches carols with readings from across the Bible. By uncovering the historical and spiritual context in which they were written, Rev. David Bast introduces us to the carols once again.

Each day, you are invited to sing or listen to a carol and read a lesson to help you prepare your heart for Christmas. You will deepen your appreciation for the familiar songs of Christmas, and engage with the full story of the Gospel from Genesis to Revelation.

With its emphasis on reflection, Carols and Lessons allows us to embrace the joy, hope, and redemption found in the Christmas story. It beckons us to engage not only in the act of singing but also in the act of contemplation, inviting us to ponder the significance of these carols and their lessons in our own lives.

Included with this series is Carols and Lessons for Kids, a 5-lesson series for young families. Organized around the simple act of setting up a nativity scene, Carols and Lessons for Kids helps parents and teachers share the Christmas story with young children. Each lesson includes a simple and familiar carol to sing or share, a Bible passage focused on the Christmas story, a devotional lesson, and suggested activities. Included in the series is a printable nativity scene to color and set up with your children.

Listen along with these playlists:
Carols and Lessons – 25 Days of Carols
Carols and Lessons for Kids – 5 Days of Songs and Resources