Advent Study Guide: Week 3: Joy in the Waiting

The third week of Advent gently shifts the tone of the season. As the rose candle is lit, we’re reminded that even in waiting, joy is already breaking through.

Advent Week 3: Joy in the Waiting is a Scripture-rich study guide designed to help you explore biblical joy—not as fleeting happiness, but as a deep, steady gladness rooted in God’s presence, salvation, and faithfulness. This guide walks through key passages from the Psalms, Isaiah, Philippians, and the Gospels, inviting you to encounter joy that grows alongside longing and hope.

Each day includes:

• Clear biblical background to ground the passage
• Thoughtful explanations that connect Scripture to the Advent season
• Reflection on why joy matters in seasons of waiting
• Gentle, practical insights to help you carry Advent joy into daily life

The study guide also includes:

·         Notes pages (lined, dot-grid, and graph)

·         Advent Habit tracker

This study guide complements the Week 3 Advent devotionals on Substack and is ideal for personal reflection, journaling, or quiet study during the busy Christmas season. It encourages a slower pace, honest engagement with Scripture, and space to notice where God is already at work.

Whether you’re walking through a season of joy or longing for it, this guide offers a place to pause, reflect, and remember that joy is not dependent on perfect circumstances—but is found in the faithful presence of God.

Perfect for:

• Individual Advent study
• Scripture journaling
• Quiet seasonal reflection
• Readers seeking a deeper, Bible-centered Advent experience

Let this third week of Advent remind you that even in the waiting, joy is growing.