Prophecy (Luke 1:26-38)

12/2/2018

Prophecy
Luke 1:26-38

What’s the significance of God sending Gabriel to an out of the way place like Nazareth?
Why would Gabriel’s greeting be troubling to Mary?
What evidence from this story do we have that Jesus is unique, or God in the flesh?
Why can’t anyone else, besides Mary, describe her baby as holy?
How does this story help us understand about what it means to have Jesus as our King?
What’s the difference between Zechariah’s response to Gabriel’s announcement that he would have a son, and how Mary responded?
What was so great about Mary?
What difference does the virgin birth make to you this Christmas?

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

What’s your favorite Christmas carol or song?
What part of Luke 1:26-38 resonates with you?
What’s something that distracts you from Christ at Christmas?
Why do you think Gabriel told Mary a couple of times that she was favored or that God was with her? What does his message help you understand about God’s grace in our lives?
How is Jesus, as King, different from our elected officials?
How can we respond to God’s Word the way Mary did?

If you were to describe the importance of virgin birth to someone, what would you say?

Whose Christmas can you ruin, in a good way, by sharing Jesus with them in word or actions? Pray for them, and one another.

SERMONS