BibleProject Podcast Series
Advent
During the Advent season, churches celebrate the future arrival of Jesus, while remembering his birth in Bethlehem. Join Tim and Jon as they reflect on the Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love and look at how the biblical roots of these themes shape how we wait for the present and coming Messiah.
Hope: Waiting, Stretching, and Trusting
Over the next four weeks, we’ll be exploring the four key words associated with the Advent season: hope, peace, joy, and love, starting with hope. The Hebrew words often translated as “hope,” *yakhal* and *qavah*, are rooted in images of waiting and being stretched, like a cord pulled tight. From Noah waiting for the flood waters to recede, to Israel longing for God’s loyal love, to Jesus followers ultimate hope in the new creation, the Bible presents hope as an active trust in God’s character. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore how the biblical story reframes hope as active waiting, a practice that keeps us moving toward God’s promises.