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Hope (Luke 2:1-7)

12/1/2019

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Hope
Luke 2:1-7

I. Intro Big Idea: The truth of Christmas is better than the image.

II. Providence
A. Christmas brings hope into focus. Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 2:1
B. Christmas causes us to consider God’s timing. Luke 2:2; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 2:10

III. Bethlehem
A. Sometimes we wonder why we must do certain things. Luke 2:3
B. Sometimes we wonder why we’re in certain places. Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4

IV. A Child
A. Christmas can cause us to consider what matters most. Luke 2:5
B. In Christmas God gave us what we need most. Luke 2:6; Revelation 5:9; 13:8

V. Available
A. We can receive God’s gift to us. Luke 2:7a
B. We can make ourselves available for God’s purposes. Luke 2:7b

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up
  • What’s a holiday tradition that brings people closer together?
  • What’s something from Sunday’s message on Luke 2:1-7 you hope we talk about as a group?
  • How would you describe the difference between Biblical hope and wishful thinking?
  • How has believing in Christ changed the way you celebrate Christmas?
  • Read 1 Peter 3:15. What’s a way we can prepare to give the reason for the hope that we have in Christ?
  • Read Galatians 6:10. How does this verse apply to us as we seek to live differently than those in Bethlehem who no room for Mary and Joseph?
  • How can hope in Christ change your attitude and/or actions in a specific way this Christmas? Pray for one another.
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