See more of this title: Call Him God's Son: An Advent Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary

Inspires readers to deepen their commitment to Jesus Christ as they reflect upon his birth and his coming again

Call Him God's Son And Advent Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary Alex Joyner CALL HIM GOD'S SON offers anopportunity to explore the Revised Common Lectionary Bible readings for Advent andChristmas. These readings will inspire you to deepen your commitment to JesusChrist as you reflect upon his birth and his coming again. Joyner says, "In thisstudy we explore what it means that Jesus is God's Son. We explore the creativetension of living in a world caught between what is and what is promised to be. Welook at the healing capacity of hope to sustain us in times of trouble. We try onincarnation in its divine and human forms. And we look to Mary as a figure whoshows us how to make space for God." A five-session leaderguide written by Nan Duerling can be purchased at Cokesbury.com. The leader guideoffers valuable help for using the study book in Sunday school classes or othersmall groups. Alex Joyner is an author and a pastor currentlyserving Franktown United Methodist Church. He has served as a campus minister andin church settings in Virginia, Texas, and England. Joyner began his career as aradio disc jockey and news director. He teaches theology and church history as asummer faculty member at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas. He wrote"Hard Times Come Again No More: Suffering and Hope, " and"Restless Hearts: Where Do I Go Now, God?" He is a frequent writerof curriculum materials. Alex enjoys kayaking the bays and islands of Virginia'Eastern Shore.