Magrey Devega

Awaiting the Already - Large Print: an Advent Journey Through the Gospels Magrey Devega

Publisher Marketing: Each Gospel, in its own way, leads us on the Advent journey of preparation for Christ's coming. This book takes a tour through the four Gospel narratives that announce Christ's birth or make way for his ministry. Readers will discover what parts of the Christmas story come from which Gospel, recognizing an invitation from each Gospel writer to prepare for a fresh experience of Christ in the past and the future. This thematic Bible study is designed to be used by individuals and small groups during Advent. In addition to the main content, each chapter offers questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week. The weekly focus emerges from the chapter content and encourages the readers to engage a spiritual practice or do something specific that will help them grow in faith. The thematic seasonal Bible study series is designed for transformation and for applying the study of the Bible to everyday, practical life experience. It is intended to nurture and encourage faith development and spiritual growth during the season of Advent. Contributor Bio:  Devega, Magrey Magrey R. deVega is the pastor of St. Paul s United Methodist Church in Cherokee, Iowa. An elder in the Florida Annual Conference, he will begin serving as the senior pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida in July 2015. He is the Leadership Editor for the new Covenant Bible Study, a contributor to the upcoming Feasting on the Gospels volume on John, and the author of several articles for Circuit Rider and MinistryMatters.com. He is a graduate of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida.