The first lesson of Advent is the lesson of hope. In this lesson we remember the prophets of the Old Testament who hoped for a Messiah but would never know or experienced Christ. They hoped for something better even when they didn’t fully understand how that something better would manifest itself in their lives. They trusted God’s promises even though they wouldn’t live long enough to see those promises fulfilled. Listen to Pastor Cheryl’s blog on the first lesson of Advent which is the lesson of Hope.