Use this advent devotional with your entire family


Throughout The Name Above Every Name, you’ll discover 32 different names of Jesus and what each one reveals about who He is. Whether you read in the quiet of the morning or around the dinner table, this devotional is designed for individuals and families alike.
You can follow along right here each day beginning Nov. 30th, or sign up to get each day’s devotional by email.
Every Day You'll find
Scripture Reading
a passage that helps you see Jesus more clearly
Devotional Thought
a short reflection to guide your heart and mind
Prayer Prompts
a simple way to respond to God through prayer
Family Activity
a meaningful moment you can share together at home
Daily Advent Devotionals
For You & Your Family
Follow along each day of Advent as we uncover a new name of Jesus. Beginning Nov. 30, click below to read the Scripture, devotional, prayer prompts, and a fun family activity to celebrate Advent together.

Cornerstone | Day 32
Have you ever played with building blocks? If you have, you know that the first block...

Alpha and Omega | Day 31
Advent is a season of waiting, but it’s also a season of remembering who we’re waiting...

Lion of Judah | Day 30
Have you ever been to the zoo and seen a lion? When you see the lion,...

Man of Sorrows | Day 29
When we think of Jesus, we often picture Him healing the sick, calming storms, or teaching...

Lord | Day 28
During the season of Advent, we pause to remember what Christmas truly celebrates. Yes, we picture...

Redeemer | Day 27
Not a day goes by that we don’t lose something. We lose things of small value,...

Jesus | Day 26
There are several times in the Bible where God gave someone a new name: Abram, he...

Messiah | Day 25
The word Messiah means, “Anointed One” and points to the One that God promised to send!...

Savior | Day 24
We have all probably seen a life preserver hanging on the fence at the pool. I’m...

Lamb of God | Day 23
When John the Baptist saw Jesus approaching the Jordan River, he could have used any number...

Prince of Peace | Day 22
For many of us, we think peace is about the absence of negative circumstances in our...

Friend of Sinners | Day 21
Have you ever made a mistake that made you feel embarrassed or discouraged? Maybe you snapped...

Great High Priest | Day 20
All believers have the ability to relate to God directly and all have redemptive access to...

Apostle | Day 19
“Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high...

Brother | Day 18
After Jesus was born, Mary and Joseph had other children too. Can you imagine growing up...

Good Shepherd | Day 17
“I know apart from you there is no life and there is nothing else that satisfies,...

Carpenter’s Son | Day 16
When Jesus returned to His hometown during his ministry, people struggled to see Him as anything...

Everlasting Father | Day 15
We live in a world of temporary things. Seasons, fashions, toys, and technology come and go...

My Lord and My God | Day 14
Have you ever heard something so unbelievable that you had to check it out for yourself?...

Immanuel | Day 13
When you think of the word Immanuel, what comes to mind? Some may think of a beloved...

Judge | Day 12
No one likes to be corrected or punished for having done something wrong. That’s why we try to...

Word of God | Day 11
We reveal ourselves through our words. What people know about us (our thoughts, intentions, and character) comes out...

Image of the Invisible God | Day 10
Have you ever tried to describe someone you’ve never seen? It’s hard, isn’t it? God is spirit — we can’t see Him with our...

I Am | Day 9
Have you ever been so sure you were right about something, only to realize later that...

Mighty God | Day 8
Imagine working at a place like Disney World where an extravagant fireworks show lights up the sky every...

Teacher | Day 7
Think about your favorite teacher. What makes them your favorite? It’s probably because that person took time to...

Mediator | Day 6
What is a mediator? The Oxford Dictionary says, “a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to...

The Way, the Truth, and the Life | Day 5
In the Bible, people longed for a teacher—a rabbi—to follow. A rabbi wasn’t just someone who shared information;...

Our Rock | Day 4
Think about a rock. It doesn’t usually draw our attention. It seems ordinary. Yet throughout Scripture, God seems to use ordinary...

Light of the World | Day 3
It is a common theme that children are afraid of the dark. If we’re honest, a lot of...

Wonderful Counselor | Day 2
A counselor is someone who offers guidance. We turn to friends, family, and experts for guidance...

The Name Above All Names | Day 1
Every day more than 360,000 babies are born around the world. That’s more babies born every day than the total population of...

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