Each week of Advent has a number of symbolisms, and the following table is now filled completely.
| Week | Scene | Attitude | People | Action |
| 1st | Journey on a Donkey | Hope | Isaiah/OT Prophets | Expectation/Prophecy |
| 2nd | Bethlehem | Peace | John the Baptist | Annunciation |
| 3rd | Shepherds | Joy | Magi | Proclamation |
| 4th | Angels | Love | Mary | Fulfillment |
In the first week, we looked at suffering/penitence and its relationship to expectation and hope. The second week looked at how the solid promises of God through Christ gave peace even in the midst of trials and suffering. Historically, for reasons given last week, the third week of Advent turned a corner into increasing joy and eager anticipation as the Day of Christ drew nearer, and we looked at the traditions of gift giving. The fourth week is the rising to the crescendo of Christmas Eve and Christmas itself. This year, Advent is a full five weeks long—the longest possible, as Christmas itself is on a Sunday.
There is so much to talk about here that it is hard to pick a topic.
