God hasn't abandoned us, God is with us! The Advent season celebrates Jesus, who is the living Word of God, moving into the neighborhood, joining us in life. As the Old Testament prophets foretold, he came to us as the baby born in Bethlehem that first Christmas, to lead us into new life and teach us the unforced rhythms of grace. Each lesson in Incarnation guides you through a specific passage of Scripture, using the down-to-earth language of The Message, and takes you on a journey of anticipating and celebrating God's presence as it transforms us and our neighborhoods. About the God in the Neighborhood Bible Study Series: The God in the Neighborhood Bible Study Series revisits the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus in robust ways with real-life implications and applications. Appropriate for individual or group use, each study has 8 lessons that grow your understanding of Jesus' earthly ministry and its relevance to everyday lives. The beautiful text of The Message makes these studies fresh, accessible, and practical. - Incarnation dives deep into the mystery of the incarnation where God joins us in life. - Crucifixion reflects on Jesus' execution where God joins us in death. - Resurrection leads us through the Easter story where God joins us in life anew. With the discipline of a scholar and the passion of a pastor, Derek Vreeland helps us all draw close enough to Jesus so that our lives may be transformed by Him.