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LOVE CAME DOWN AT CHRISTMAS: Advent Devotions from 1 Corinthians 13
SINCLAIR FERGUSON
Love is at the heart of Christmas.
It's the reason behind all our gathering and gift-giving at this time of year. In this Advent devotional, Dr Sinclair B Ferguson refreshes our hearts as we reflect on the source it all – love incarnate, Jesus Christ.
Over the course of December, this devotional walks through 1 Corinthians 13 phrase-by-phrase, showing us that "love is" the Lord Jesus himself.
Sinclair Ferguson brings the rich theology of the incarnation to life with his trademark warmth and clarity. Drawing on stories from the Gospels, we'll see what "love" looked like in the life of Christ, and be challenged us to love like him during the Christmas season. Each day's reading finishes with carols and hymns for reflection and prayer.
However you're feeling weary or frantic, lonely or love sick, your heart will be refreshed as you wonder again at the truth that love came down at Christmas in the person of Jesus Christ.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction: Christmas Is Coming 7
1. Of Men and Angels 13
2. Glittering Powers 19
3. The Dead Giveaway 25
4. Anyone for Patience? 31
5. The Milk of Human Kindness 37
6. Happy with Your Lot 43
7. One Great Mystery 49
8. Harmonious Humility 55
9. Love Has Good Manners 61
10. Throw Yourself In 67
11. Easily Irritated? 73
12. The Father’s Heart 79
13. Rejoicing: Right or Wrong? 85
14. A Covering 91
15. Believing Everything and Anything? 97
16. Hope Springs Eternal 103
17. Endurance Test 109
18. Everlasting Love 115
19. Future Perfect 121
20. Growing Up 127
21. Face to Face 133
22. The Part Is Not the Whole 139
23. “The Well-Known Three” 145
24. The Greatest 151
ENDORSEMENTS
"Sinclair Ferguson has put a powerful tool into our hands in his book Love Came Down at Christmas. Every Christian reader will benefit by acquiring the rich truths of the incarnation of the Son of God for our own worship and evangelism." - John MacArthur, President of The Master's University and Seminary
“Whatever Sinclair Ferguson writes is a must-read for me. This book is no exception. Here, we find this gifted theologian at his devotional best. Every believer and family should read this clear treatment of the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Do so, and prepare to be blessed.” -STEVEN J. LAWSON, President, OnePassion Ministries
“I am grateful for this book about love, as it so beautifully shows forth the redeeming love of our triune God demonstrated in the incarnation of Christ, and as it so gently directs us along the path of showing true love to our neighbor and to our sovereign and gracious Lord.” -BURK PARSONS, Senior Pastor, Saint Andrew’s Chapel; Editor, Tabletalk magazine
“These devotional meditations are deeply soaked in Scripture, rich, vivid, always nourishing, sometimes challenging, often thrilling. I thank God for them.” -CHRISTOPHER ASH, Writer-in-Residence, Tyndale House
“Church history will remember Dr. Ferguson as one of this generation’s most insightful theological writers and biblical preachers. When you read or listen to him, you know he cares for you. And this book illumines his ability to lovingly communicate the grand themes of God’s love-filled redemptive purpose.”-CHRIS LARSON, President and CEO, Ligonier Ministries
“Sinclair Ferguson has written yet another book to bless and build up God’s people. So read it! This devotional will warm your affections for Christ and remind you of your identity in him as a lover of God and a lover of others. Gently convicting and richly God-glorifying, this Christmas devotional is a gospel-saturated delight! Read it and celebrate the living and liberating love of God for his world.” -STEVE TIMMIS, CEO, Acts29
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