Grow In Faith
Life giving devotionals in under 5 minutes.
Pastor Mike Woodruff, Christ Church pastors, and others will guide you through the Bible and help provide insights into scripture and practical takeaways for your daily walk with God.
Grow In Faith
The Hidden Language of Love: What Ancient Greek Reveals About Advent
Join us in our "Advent Unpacked" devotional series as we explore the profound meaning of love during this special season. In this enlightening episode, we delve into how love threads through Scripture - from individual words to entire books - and discover why it's one of the four central themes of Advent alongside hope, peace, and joy.
Our pastor unpacks the fascinating history of how ancient Greek translators had to create a new word - "agape" - because existing terms for love weren't sufficient to capture God's sacrificial love revealed in Scripture. Learn how this divine love differs from other forms like "phileo" (brotherly love), "sturgé" (parental affection), and "eros" (romantic love).
Whether you're a biblical scholar or just beginning your faith journey, this episode offers fresh insights into how God's love is uniquely displayed during the Advent season, challenging us to move beyond simple holiday celebrations to a deeper understanding of this sacred time.
🎯 Key Topics:
- The four themes of Advent represented by the candles
- How love appears throughout different levels of Scripture
- The fascinating etymology of biblical love
- Why Advent deserves more attention than just holiday celebrations