SG Questions - December 22
November 21, 2024 4:37 PM
The Promise of Christmas, Pt 4- 12/22/24
Lean In:
If Jesus is the Everlasting Father…
1. LEAN IN to His PRESENCE
- Describe your relationship with your earthly father (as a child and/or now)?
- How does it make you feel to hear God described as a “Heavenly Father” and why?
- What stands out in these verses or from the weekend message?
- READ Luke 3:21-22, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16-17, & Revelation 1:8
- How do these verses help you understand Jesus as the Everlasting Father?
- How do these verses help you understand Jesus as the Everlasting Father?
If Jesus is the Everlasting Father…
1. LEAN IN to His PRESENCE
- How have you experienced the protective presence of God in your life?
- Has Jesus protected you from the potential danger of something or someone?
- READ JOHN 14:16-17 - What stands out regarding Jesus’ presence in your life?
- Share specific ways to daily lean into the presence of Christ (during temptation, discouragement, success, etc.)
2. LET GO of the PRESSURE
- What kinds of pressure do people feel during the Christmas season?
- READ HEBREWS 13:8 - What stands out?
- How does the consistency of Jesus bring comfort to your heart?
- Share specific ways to let go of the things that bring pressure this season?
3. LATCH ON to the PROMISE
- Share examples of current “phrases” from culture that are meant to bring encouragement but are not rooted in Truth? (Ex. “You do you”, “you can do anything if you put your mind to it, etc”)
- Share biblically based promises that replace these empty phrases (For example: JOHN 3:16, JOHN 1:27-28, JOHN 5:24, MATTHEW 26:63-64)
Look Ahead:
- Stay connected throughout the week by participating in daily readings.
- This week: a 5 day devotional to celebrate the arrival of Jesus by learning about His different names, and how they apply to our lives today.
- Click link to begin: Unto Us: Celebrating the Arrival of Jesus