Learn about the Advent Characters; Isaiah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, Anna and Joseph.

This interactive resource was created using materials from Illustrated Ministry’s Advent Theme The Will to Dream.

The Will to Dream theme is rooted in prophetic imagination—a phrase powerfully explored by the late theologian and biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann—in the sacred practice to see beyond what is and move toward what could be.

Relevant Scriptures

Isaiah 2:1–5 (Isaiah’s Vision) & Mark 13:24–37

Matthew 3:1–12 (John the Baptist’s Story) & Malachi 3:1–6

Luke 1:39–55 (Elizabeth’s Story) & Isaiah 61:1–4,8–11

Luke 1:57–80 (Zechariah’s Story) & Psalm 89:1–4, 19–26

Luke 2:1–20 (Mary’s Story) & Isaiah 9:2–7

Luke 2:22–40 (Anna’s Story) & Psalm 148

Matthew 2:1–15 (Joseph’s Story) & Exodus 1:8–2:10