Dec 25 - 31 - Daily Scripture
[tap on a scripture to read it]
Sunday: Isaiah 40:6-11
Monday: John 1:1-14
Tuesday: Luke 1:26-38
Wednesday: Luke 1:39-56
Thursday: Matthew 1:18-25
Friday: Luke 2:25-35
Saturday: Luke 2:36-40
Sunday: Isaiah 40:6-11
- How does it make you feel when you read that people are like withering grass?
- How does it make you feel to hear that the Word of the Lord endures forever?
- Which do you struggle with more and why? God the mighty ruler or God the gentle shepherd?
Monday: John 1:1-14
- Why is Jesus described as the light?
- What does it mean to you to be described as a child of God?
- How does Jesus represent both grace and truth?
Tuesday: Luke 1:26-38
- What qualities stand out most to you about Mary?
- What is the biggest thing God has ever called you to do for Him?
- What do you think is significant about Mary’s final response to the angel?
Wednesday: Luke 1:39-56
- Why did the baby in Elizabeth’s womb leap when Mary showed up?
- What does it mean when it says that God scatters those whose thoughts are proud?
- Why did Mary say that all generations would call her blessed? Was she correct?
Thursday: Matthew 1:18-25
- Prior to hearing from the angel, do you think it was right that Joseph was going to divorce Mary? Why or why not?
- What emotions do you think Joseph was experiencing during this whole process?
- What is a time when God changed your perspective of another person and helped you love them?
Friday: Luke 2:25-35
- Who have you met in your life that kind of reminds you of Simeon? Why do they remind you of him?
- What thing or things do you believe God wants you to accomplish before you die?
- What do you think he meant when he said that a sword would pierce Mary & Joseph’s souls?
Saturday: Luke 2:36-40
- What difficulties would you imagine Anna has faced in her long life?
- How can you improve your devotion to God in your daily practices?
- Jesus is described as becoming strong, wise and full of the grace of God. How can you become more like Jesus?