Wk 2 // December 14 & 15
Wk 2 // CHRISTMAS: THERE’S A BETTER WAY
December 14 & 15, 2024
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
Christmas stories are fun and nostalgic for many of us. Many of us enjoy them on the stage, screen, and in literature every year at this time. The most famous Christmas stories are of course found in the pages of Scripture. Today we are taking a look at the Christmas story as told by Luke.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Luke 2:1-7
There was something special about the two people chosen to parent God’s one and only son, Jesus. How special must they have been to be chosen among all humans past, present, and future? May we live in such a way that God deems us capable (with his help) of doing the great things he has for us!
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Luke 2:8-20
The savior, Jesus, has been born! He came to seek and save the lost. He came to defeat Satan, sin, and death! And all of that starts with you! This Christmas, may you not just hear the message of the coming of the savior, Jesus… but may it change you from the inside out and compel you to spread the good news!
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would remind you of the impact Jesus has had on your world and help you to communicate that in the world around you with words and deeds.
December 14 & 15, 2024
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
- What was one takeaway from this week's sermon for you?
- Were there any stories, ideas, or points that stuck out?
- Was there anything that challenged you?
INTRODUCTION
- What is your favorite Christmas movie that you have to watch every year or it just won’t feel like Christmas?
- Other than biblical or religious Christmas stories, what popular Christmas story or movie do you think has the best moral value or teaching?
Christmas stories are fun and nostalgic for many of us. Many of us enjoy them on the stage, screen, and in literature every year at this time. The most famous Christmas stories are of course found in the pages of Scripture. Today we are taking a look at the Christmas story as told by Luke.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Luke 2:1-7
- What do you know about Mary & Joseph from Scripture and sermons you’ve heard?
- What characteristics of Mary & Joseph do you hope to adopt in greater measure as part of your character?
There was something special about the two people chosen to parent God’s one and only son, Jesus. How special must they have been to be chosen among all humans past, present, and future? May we live in such a way that God deems us capable (with his help) of doing the great things he has for us!
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Luke 2:8-20
- Why do you think God chose to send this message to shepherds?
- If something like this were to happen in today’s world, what group or kind of people do you think God would send the message to first and why?
The savior, Jesus, has been born! He came to seek and save the lost. He came to defeat Satan, sin, and death! And all of that starts with you! This Christmas, may you not just hear the message of the coming of the savior, Jesus… but may it change you from the inside out and compel you to spread the good news!
APPLICATION
- How is your life going to be different this Christmas because the savior has come into the world?
- Who in your life in need of a savior do you plan to talk to about Jesus this Christmas season?
PRAYER
Pray that God would remind you of the impact Jesus has had on your world and help you to communicate that in the world around you with words and deeds.
