The Merciful God of the Old Testament: An Advent Bible Study

The Merciful God of the Old Testament:
An Advent Bible Study

As we enter into the Holy Year of Mercy,
Come ring in the Extraordinary Jubilee
at The Church of St. Francis Xavier
Sundays 3:30pm-4:45pm in the West Room

Sunday, December 6^th The Gaze of Grace
In Luke’s annunciation God looks with favor upon Mary. In this lesson we will follow this same “gaze of grace” through the Old Testament.

Sunday, December 13^th Mercy with our Muslim siblings
Did you know there is an annunciation in the Old Testament that involves the birth of Ishmael to an Egyptian slave named Hagar? Did you know that Ishmael is considered a prophet in Islam? In this lesson we will consider what this story has to teach those seeking mercy amongst Jews, Christians and Muslims.

Sunday, December 20^th Loving Kindness
Our Bible study series will end the last Sunday of Advent, as we quietly approach Christmas through a look at God’s loving kindness in the Old Testament.