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"A marvellous grasp of the interrelated texts of Scripture, showing how they point to and amplify our understanding of the arrival of Christ."
Dr Tim Savage, The Gospel Coalition
Each Christmas, we tend to hear the same readings and, let's be honest, the same sermons.
This Advent, join John Hayward on a daily journey to rediscover some of the magic of Christmas. Originally written as letters from a father to his adult children, this book warmly invites you to feast richly on some of the passages of scripture less commonly associated with our celebrations of the birth of Jesus.
Released from the burden of tradition and over-familiarity, glimpse afresh the authentic Christmas gift that is for every person, for every nation and for every day.
— Dr Tim Savage, founding council member of The Gospel Coalition and former senior pastor of Camelback
"This is a refreshing Christmas read. It is written intelligently and with a good focus on the great story lines of Scripture. I don't know of anything comparable."
— Dr Dirk Jongkind, Academic Vice Principal and Senior Research Fellow in New Testament text and langu
'Written with the wisdom of a scholar and the heart of a father, John Hayward has taken the well-loved Christmas story and added depth and warmth. Steeped in familiar traditions and fresh insights, Rediscovering the Magic of Christmas brings thoughtful reflection and enlightened understanding to Advent, restoring the magic of the season. This book of daily devotions enriches the anticipation of Christmas and guides the reader closer to the meaning of the manger - the birth of the Christ child - who is the Saviour of the world.'
— Peggy Grande, US author, television commentator and opinion writer
'C. S. Lewis once wrote that he did not particularly enjoy devotional books, and much preferred books of theology. John Hayward haswritten a wonderful devotional which is theologically rich and theologically informed - a book that is both devotional and theo logical. I am happy to recommend his volume, and trust that many will benefit from this thoughtful work, which begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation, and all throughout points the reader to Christ.'
— Bradley G. Green, Professor of Theological Studies, Union University, Jackson, TN
Day 1: In the Beginning
Day 2: A Miraculous Birth
Day 3: Out of Egypt
Day 4: The Life of the World
Day 5: The Christmas Donkey
Day 6: A Prophet Like Moses
Day 7: The Nazirite
Day 8: Reversal of Fortunes
Day 9: O Holy Night!
Day 10: A Testimony of Warning
Day 11: The Coming Redeemer
Day 12: Twisted Lyrics
Day 13: A New Hope
Day 14: The Messenger
Day 15: The Dreamer
Day 16: The Blessing
Day 17: The Manger
Day 18: Glory, Glory, Alleluia!
Day 19: Purification and Praise
Day 20: God's Dwelling Place
Day 21: Another Christmas Night
Day 22: Free At Last
Day 23: Interchange In Christ
Day 24: The Great Red Dragon
Day 25: Christmas
Epilogue
Acknowledgements