​​​December 15, 2024

Making Room for Joy

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Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:1-4

 

1.  How would you define Joy?  How is joy different from happiness? 

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2.  If the presence of Jesus brings joy, how would you describe the manner in which Jesus is present with us to a child? 

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3.  With Luke's introduction in Luke 1:1-4, how confident can we be that the events around the birth of Jesus actually occurred? And what gives us such confidence? 

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4.  If Joy is a person, how does the presence of Jesus bring us joy even when we do not feel happy or encouraged? 

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5. What can you do to increase the joy level around you during this season? 

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​​​December 22, 2024

Making Room for Love

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Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

 

1.  What does it mean when scriptures refer to God "coming down" from heaven? 

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2.  What kind of changes did it mean for Joseph and Mary's life that Jesus "came down" from heaven through them? 

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3. Read 1 John 4:7-16 - How does the love of God change us and make us more loving towards others? 

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4. What kind of sacrifice does it take for love to "come down" in the lives of others around us? 

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5.  Where are you being called to be inconvenienced for love this Christmas season?