Message Series: True-ish
Week 3
Scripture: Luke 2 & Matthew 1-2
Group Check in:
How is it with your soul?
Prayer Request? Praises?
How has God shown up in your life this week?
Icebreaker:
What is your favorite memory from Christmas?
Overview:
What’s this message about? Over a long period of time we have added pieces of nostalgia to the Christmas story. Join us this week as we recover the Christmas story according to what scripture teaches us and not simply what we learn from Christmas pageants. We believe the story that scripture tells us turns out to be so much warmer and even more inviting. It's a story of powerful provision, unbounded love and incredible grace.
Matthew 1 (Joseph) is a story of a man with deep character. Even though he is going to be given the small town side-eye for the rest of his life, Joseph continues to do what God has asked him to.
Mary's story also has profound faithfulness.
The wise men came a year to a year and half later. By having shephards and wise men part of this story, it showed all were part of it: the weathly and the Gentiles are welcomed. No one was excluded.
The Christmas story is a story of powerful provision. It demostrates unbounded love and incredible grace.
Discussion Questions:
What catches your attention most in this very familar Christmas story?
Did you learn anything new from the Christmas story during this series: True-ish? If so, share with your group.
What can you learn from Joseph's and Mary's faith?
Does Joseph's story give you hope and encouragement that God knows what He is doing even when we don't understand the why?
Is there something God has laid on your heart to do that you have been hesitant about? How can you have faith like Joseph to trust God and follow his lead right now in your life?
God included wise men and shephards in this very important story together. Why do you think this is so important?
How does the Christmas story affect us throughout the year, not just on December 25th?
Share with your Groups:
FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
SUMMER CHALLENGE
There is something about summer that just brings the life out of us, isn't there? Well, those sun-filled days are here and of course you will be looking for some adventure this summer. We have you covered! We have crafted a list of activities that you, your family or a group of friends can do together this summer. Take this opportunity to get to know your neighbors!
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