What Does The Bible Say About Advent? (35 Bible Verses)
As the Christmas season approaches, we often hear the term “Advent,” but what does it truly mean in a biblical context? Beyond the countdown to December 25th, Advent carries profound spiritual significance. Let’s journey through scripture to uncover the rich symbolism and meaningful traditions associated with this special time of anticipation and preparation.
What Does The Bible Say About Advent
Mark 13:33 – Be Watchful and Alert for the Coming of Christ
“Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.”
Isaiah 40:3 – Prepare the Way for the Lord
“A voice of one calling: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’”
Matthew 24:44 – Be Ready for His Arrival
“So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
Luke 21:28 – Look Up and Lift Your Heads
“When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Isaiah 9:6 – Jesus, the Prince of Peace
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
John 1:14 – The Word Became Flesh
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Isaiah 7:14 – The Virgin Shall Conceive
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
Matthew 1:21 – Jesus Shall Save His People
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 2:2 – Wise Men Seek the King
“Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
Isaiah 11:1 – A Shoot from the Stump of Jesse
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.”
Matthew 2:10 – Rejoice with Exceeding Great Joy
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.”
Isaiah 52:7 – Good News of Peace and Salvation
“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’”
Matthew 2:11 – Worshiping the King
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
Isaiah 60:1 – Arise, Shine for Your Light Has Come
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.”
Matthew 2:9 – The Star Leads the Way
“After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.”
Isaiah 40:9 – Behold Your God
“You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, ‘Here is your God!’”
Matthew 2:11 – Bring Your Best Gifts
“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
Isaiah 42:1 – God’s Chosen Servant
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.”
Matthew 2:1 – The Seekers Find the Savior
“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem.”
1 Peter 1:10-11 – Prophets Foretold the Grace that Would Come to You
“Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow.”
Matthew 3:1-3 – John the Baptist Prepares the Way
“In those days, John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: ‘A voice of one calling in the wilderness, “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.”’”
Isaiah 7:14 – A Sign for Unbelievers
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”
Matthew 24:36 – No One Knows the Day or Hour
“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”
Isaiah 9:2 – The People Who Walked in Darkness
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned.”
Matthew 1:23 – God with Us
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).”
Isaiah 11:10 – The Root of Jesse Will Stand as a Banner
“In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.”
Matthew 3:11 – He Will Baptize with the Holy Spirit
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
Isaiah 40:11 – Like a Shepherd He Will Gather the Lambs
“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.”
Matthew 3:13-17 – The Baptism of Jesus
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’ Jesus replied, ‘Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then John consented. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him, I am well pleased.’”
Isaiah 53:4-5 – Jesus Bore Our Infirmites
“Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”
Matthew 4:1-11 – Jesus’ Temptation in the Wilderness
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”
Isaiah 61:1-3 – Good News for the Brokenhearted and Captive
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”
Matthew 4:17 – Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand
“From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’”
Isaiah 60:2 – The Glory of the Lord Rises upon You
“See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you.”
Matthew 4:19 – Follow Me, and I Will Make You Fishers of Men
“‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’”
Isaiah 40:31 – Those Who Wait on the Lord
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
Matthew 5:14-16 – Let Your Light Shine Before Others
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Isaiah 64:4 – No Eye Has Seen
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.”
Matthew 5:17 – Jesus Came to Fulfill the Law
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”
Isaiah 53:6 – We All Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Matthew 5:48 – Be Perfect, as Your Heavenly Father is Perfect
“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
