Advent 1- Alpha and Omega

November 27

Read Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, Revelation 1:8,

 and Matthew 28:18 - 20

Advent, the time for study, reflection, and preparation for the coming of the Christ, begins with God. God is, for us, both the beginning and the end, the sum of everything, our sure hope for eternity, and our ever present help in time of trouble. The God who made us promises always to be with us. We use the time of Advent to study the promises that God has made.  We begin with the promise to be with us always. 

The ancient hymn, ‘Of the Father’s Love Begotten’, sings God’s praise, reminding us of prophesies and fulfillment to be sung by the saints on earth and those in glory.

Of the Father’s love begotten Ere the worlds began to be,

He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He,

Of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore.

Oh, that birth forever blessed, When the virgin, full of grace,

By the Holy Ghost conceiving, Bore the Savior of our race,

And the babe, the world’s redeemer, First revealed His sacred face, Evermore and evermore.

This is He whom seers in old time Chanted of with one accord,

Whom the voices of the prophets Promised in their faithful word.

Now He shines, the long expected; Let creation praise its Lord Evermore and evermore.

O ye heights of heav’n adore Him; Angel hosts, His praises sing.

Pow’rs, dominions, bow before Him and extol our God and King.

Let no tongue on earth be silent, Ev’ry voice in concert ring Evermore and evermore.

Christ, to Thee, with God the Father, And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee

Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And unending praises be,

Honor, glory, and dominion, And eternal victory Evermore and evermore.

The symbols for this eternal, ever present, ever comforting God are combined in the alpha and omega surrounded with a circle. You can find the alpha and omega symbol in several different configurations online. Hang this symbol on your tree of promise and give thanks for God’s eternal presence.

Alpha and Omega-Advent Bible Journaling -
Connie Denninger

Maybe you would like to join in with this 

Visual Faith project for Advent?

Advent 1-Devotions- Tree of Promise by
Natalie Grace Hartwig