Updated: By popular demand, I’ve updated this post to include a link to the PDF of the Advent Storybook, that way I don’t have to send emails off to everybody. All you have to do is click on the following link and you can get the storybook. Enjoy!
Our Christmas Advent Storybook
Original Post:
It’s that time of year that I’m especially trying to focus on the coming of the Savior. I’ve got my nativity up in the most prominent spot in the living room. The Christmas tree will come later this week. The wreath is on the door welcoming all.
Our family has been trying to have family scripture study faithfully. This month we are doing an advent calendar of the prophecies leading up to Christ’s birth.
Here’s our advent scripture study schedule. I’ve linked to the Book of Mormon or Pearl of Great Price scriptures. Due to time, I’ve not yet linked to the Bible. If you need an online Bible, feel free to go here, and you can find each scripture listed.
Along with the scriptures, we are reading short vignettes that share experiences of Christmas past. I can’t find the original website where I found the Advent Storybook. It’s in pdf format with Christmas stories from General Authorities and other members. If you want it, leave me a comment and I’ll email it to you.
Day 1: The Pre-Mortal Realm
Moses 4: 1-4, Moses 5: 6-8
Day 2: Abraham is a type of Christ
Genesis 22: 7-13, Jacob 4: 5
Day 3: Prophecies made to Judah
Genesis 49: 8-12; JST Genesis 50:24-27
Day 4: Look to Christ and live
Numbers 21: 4-9, 1 Nephi 17: 41, Alma 33: 19-22
Day 5: Lord will raise up a prophet like Moses
Deuteronomy 18: 15-18
Day 6: A virgin will conceive a son
Isaiah 7: 14-16; 2 Nephi 17: 14-16
Day 7: For unto us a child is born
Isaiah 9: 6-7
Day 8: I know my Redeemer liveth
Job 19: 25-27
Day 9: Christ is of the Stem of Jesse
Isaiah 11: 1; 2 Nephi 21: 1; Matthew 1: 1-17
Day 10: 600 years & the Messiah comes
1 Nephi 10: 4
Day 11: Prophecies of time before Christ
2 Nephi 25: 12-13
Day 12: Christ will be wounded for us
Isaiah 53; Mosiah 14
Day 13: Salvation cometh to all
Mosiah 3: 1-14
Day 14: He will be born of Mary in Jerusalem
Alma 7: 7-14
Day 15: He cometh to redeem the world
Helaman 5: 9-12
Day 16: Out of Judah will come the ruler
Micah 5: 2-4
Day 17: Samuel the Lamanite’s prophecy
Helaman 14: 1-9
Day 18: Annunciation to Zacharias
Luke 1: 5-25
Day 19: Annunciation to Mary
Luke 1: 26-38
Day 20: Mary visits Elizabeth
Luke 1: 39-55
Day 21: John the Baptist is born
Luke 1: 57-64
Day 22: Prophecy of Zacharias
Luke 1: 67-79, 65-66
Day 23: Mary returns to Nazareth
Luke 1: 56
Day 24: Annunciation to Joseph
Matthew 1: 18-25
Day 25: Birth of Jesus Christ
Luke 2: 1-20
Update: I liked this idea so much, I decided to list it as my Works For Me Wednesday for December 13. For more WFMW ideas, click on the button below.
That advent story book sounds good. Could you send it to me?
By: Brett Hays on December 6, 2006
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Hey I would love that advent story book too, I have been looking for storties and I can’t find any!
thanks
By: shauna wallace on December 6, 2006
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Thanks for the great idea, Jaime! My four-year-old and I made a paper chain and wrote each of the scripures on a link for us to study each night as we count the days ’till Christmas. The only change I made was adding the scripture that recounts the fulfillment of Samuel the Lamenite’s prophecy (3 Nephi 1:4-21). We put that link second to last on the chain. THANKS AGAIN!
PS I would like to see the Advent Storybook also, please.
By: Summer Anderson on December 7, 2006
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What a great way to remember the real meaning of Christmas. Thanks for sharing!
By: thismomsjourney on December 13, 2006
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I’d love to have the pdf file with the scirpture stories! Thank YOU
By: Louise on October 2, 2007
at 11:49 pm
Please forward a PDF of the advent scripture stories. I love helping the children to focus on Christ instead of getting caught up in the lights and gifts. Thanks !
By: DEBBIE NIBLEY on October 5, 2007
at 12:32 pm
Please send me a copy of the advent scripture stories. Thanks so much.
By: Karen Harwood on November 6, 2007
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Please send me a copy of the advent scripture stories. Thank you for this.
By: Catherine Pierce on November 21, 2007
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Thank you for sharing!
I would also love af copy of the advent scripture stories.
Greetings from Denmark
By: Mie on November 25, 2007
at 4:35 pm
I too would love the copy of the advent scripture stories.
By: Penny on November 25, 2007
at 11:19 pm
I would love the advent scripture stories as well!
By: Mercedes on November 27, 2007
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What a great way to remember and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. My family would really enjoy such a special advent calendar. Would you please send us a copy? Thank you!
By: Jessica on November 27, 2007
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I would love a copy of the stories! We, like you, are trying to study scriptures faithfully with our young children as well as teach them about Christ not commercialism during the Christmas season. Thanks for sharing!
By: Ribble Family on November 27, 2007
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I would love to get a copy of the advent stories. I’m looking for something to do with my seminary class and I think this would be nice.
By: Julie on November 29, 2007
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Thanks to all for the comments. If it takes a day or two to send the stories, please don’t be too upset. I’m working like crazy these days. I hope you all have a merry Christmas.
By: jaimeanne on November 29, 2007
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Thank you for the advent scriptures. We used the first one tonight with our children and will continue through to Christmas Day. We, like many others, would also like to receive a copy of the Advent stories. Thank you again.
By: Alison on December 1, 2007
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If you have time, I would love a copy of the Advent stories. Thanks so much!
By: Mary on December 1, 2007
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We have only been members for almost 2 years. I would love to have your Advent stories to share with family! Thank You Sloan Masters, Colorado
By: Sloan on December 2, 2007
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I would love to have the Advent Storybook. Thank you!
By: Tammy on December 4, 2007
at 12:15 pm
Can I have the Advent Storybook too?
By: Suzanne on December 4, 2007
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I would love to have the Advent Storybook as well. Thank you for your willingness to share!
By: Becky on December 4, 2007
at 10:40 pm
My family would love to begin a new tradition with the Advent Storybook.
Thank you for your graciousness.
By: Deborah on December 5, 2007
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Jamie, if you still have it available, I’d LOVE for you to email me the Advent Storybook. It would go so perfectly with the Christmas story books I’m making for all the siblings this year.
Thanks darlin’!
By: Paige on December 7, 2007
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I would like a copy also. Thank You.
By: Amber on December 11, 2007
at 12:21 am
We have a missionary in Mexico and would love to share the advent Christmas Stories with him and our children here at home. I would love to have a copy.
Thank you so much,
Marci
By: Marci on October 5, 2008
at 10:13 am
I don’t know if you will ever see this, but I would love to have a copy of this! Thank you!!!
thedillon6@comcast.net
By: Melissa Dillon on October 9, 2008
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Thank you This is just what I was looking for to use with an craft we are doing for enrichment on Saturday.
By: Donna on October 24, 2008
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Could you please email me the stories with the advent calendar. Thank you so much for sharing! Nan
By: Nan Hood on November 5, 2008
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Just hoping you are still sending the advent stories. We have done a similar scripture study but I was looking for fresh ideas. Thank you!
By: Mellonee on November 17, 2008
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I’d love a copy of your advent Christmas stories. Thanks
By: Debra on November 18, 2008
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I would really love a copy as well.
Thanks
By: Dianne on November 19, 2008
at 11:13 am
Would really love to have a copy of your advent Christmas stories.
Thanks
By: Roy on November 26, 2008
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Please send me a copy!!
Many many thanks.
By: Hazel on November 30, 2008
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I would love a copy of the advent story book. Thanks so much!
By: Jen on November 30, 2008
at 1:47 pm
Is it too late to ask for the advent storybook? I found your site looking for just such a list, thank you!
You can email me at tropcialvelvet at gmail dot com.
Thanks!
By: Rebecca Buchert on November 30, 2008
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I would love a copy of the advent story book. Thanks so much
By: Kim on November 30, 2008
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I am hoping that you are still sending out the advent story book. I have been looking for something for our family but mostly for my son who has just left the MTC for his first Christmas away from home. Thanks
By: Sharon on November 30, 2008
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Great idea-we’re looking for something different with our children this year and thought this looked perfect. Hope you are still around and forwarding! Thanks in advance for your help. Merry Christmas!
By: Greg on December 1, 2008
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Ah, this is just perfect for our family– thank you!
By: Sharla on December 1, 2008
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I would also LOVE a copy if you are still checking this (I see it’s orginally from 2006). I’ve been mad searching all morning, and would greatly appreciate it!
rachellewarnick at hotmail dot com
By: Chelle on December 2, 2008
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I would love a copy. I hope you are still sending them. What a neat thing to have.
Thanks
samanthacheney@yahoo.com
By: Samantha on December 2, 2008
at 5:17 pm
this definitely ‘works for me’. Thanks for sharing!
By: emileem on December 3, 2008
at 9:34 pm
I would love a copy of the advent story book as well. Thank you for sharing.
By: Shanna on December 3, 2008
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I tried using your link but I wouldn’t go through. Do you have a new link or would you mind sending me a copy?
thanks.
Kathy
By: kathy Gibson on November 8, 2009
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hi Kathy,
The post has been updated with a workable link.
By: Daniel on November 20, 2009
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