WALK toBethlehem
An Advent Pilgrimage
Mary and Joseph walked from Nazareth to Bethlehem,where Jesus was born in a manger. This Advent,
you are invited to join this journey towards Christmas.
SUNDAYJoseph also went from thetown of Nazareth in Galileeto Judea, to the city of Davidcalled Bethlehem…he wentwith Mary, to whom he wasengaged and who wasexpecting a child.
Luke 2: 4-5
Week 1 – HOPEMONDAY
You must followexactly the path thatthe Lord your God hascommanded you, sothat you may live, andthat it may go wellwith you.
Deuteronomy 5:33
TUESDAYLet us hold fast tothe confession ofour hope withoutwavering, for hewho has promisedis faithful.
Hebrews 10:23
WEDNESDAY“For surely I know theplans I have for you…”says the Lord, “plansfor your welfare andnot for harm, to giveyou a future and ahope.”
Jeremiah 29:11
THURSDAYMay the God of hope fill you withall joy and peace in believing, sothat you may abound in hope bythe power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
FRIDAYWith the eyes of your heartenlightened, you mayknow what is the hope towhich he has called you.
Ephesians 1:18
SATURDAYI am the light of the world.Whoever follows me willnever walk in darkness, butwill have the light of life.
John 8:12
SUNDAYGlory to God in the highestheaven, and onearth peaceamong thosewhom he favours!
Luke 2:14
MONDAYNow may theLord of peacegive you peaceat all times andin all ways.2 Thessalonians 3:16
TUESDAYObey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be mypeople; and walk onlyin the way that Icommand you.
Jeremiah 7:23
WEDNESDAYDo not be anxious about anything,but in everything, by prayer andpetition, with thanksgiving, presentyour requests to God. And the peaceof God, which transcends allunderstanding, will guard yourhearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4: 6-7
THURSDAYThe Lord givesstrength to hispeople, the Lordblesses his peoplewith peace.
Psalm 29:11
FRIDAYPeace I leave with you; mypeace I give to you. I do notgive to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts betroubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27
SATURDAYFor unto us a child is born, to us a son isgiven, and the government shall beupon his shoulders and he will be calledWonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Week 2 – PEACE
Commit to walking each day. As you walk, reflect on the biblical passages below. They will remind you of the Advent promises that are ours in Jesus: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
SUNDAYTherefore keep thecommandments ofthe Lord your God, by walking in his waysand by fearing him.
Deuteronomy 8:6
MONDAYLet us fix our eyes on Jesus,the author and perfecter ofour faith, who for the joyset before him endured thecross, scorning its shame,and sat down at the righthand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2
TUESDAYBe strong, becourageous and keep thecharge of the Lord yourGod, walking in his waysand keeping his statutes,his commandments, andhis ordinances.
1 Kings 2: 2-3
WEDNESDAYMake a joyful noiseto the Lord, all theearth.
Psalm 100:1
THURSDAYGod has told you what is good;and what does the Lord requireof you but to do justice, and tolove kindness and to walkhumbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
FRIDAYThe joy of the Lordis your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
SATURDAYWhen the wise mensaw that the star hadstopped, they wereoverwhelmed with joy.
Matthew 2:10
SUNDAYYou shall love the Lord yourGod with all your heart, andwith all your soul, and withall your strength and with allyour mind; and your neighboras yourself.
Luke 10:27
MONDAYAnd now thesethree remain: faith, hope and love.But the greatest ofthese is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
TUESDAYDear friends, let uslove one another, forlove comes from God.Everyone who loveshas been born of Godand knows God.
1 John 4:7
WEDNESDAYI have loved youwith an everlastinglove.
Jeremiah 31:3
THURSDAYYour steadfast loveis before my eyes,and I walk infaithfulness to you.
Psalm 26: 3
FRIDAYAs the Father has lovedme, so I have loved you,abide in my love.
John 15:9
SATURDAYI bring you good news of great joyfor all the people; to you is born thisday in the city of David, a Savior,who is the Messiah, the Lord.
Luke 2:10-11
Week 3 – JOY
Week 4 – LOVE
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
DISTANCE OR STEPS
Week 1 – HOPE
Average Step Conversions n Average 100 steps/minute
n 12-14 minutes/km
n 1200-1400 steps/km
Free Apps for iPhone & Android: Most apps work best outdoors where
they can access your location using GPS
n Pacer – Pedometer Plus
n Pedometer ++
n Map My Walk
n Strava
n Run Keeper
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
DISTANCE OR STEPS
Week 2 – PEACE
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
DISTANCE OR STEPS
Week 3 – JOY
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
DISTANCE OR STEPS
Week 4 – LOVE
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Special thanks to the Rev. Dr. Jean Morrisand Grace Presbyterian Church (Calgary)for giving us permission to adapt andshare this resource.
“The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.”Isaiah 9:2
Keep track of how far you walk.Remember that Emmanuel,God with us, is our companionon each step of the journey.
