by Steven | Nov 28, 2021 | christmas, small group
Opening When was a time that you found yourself outside the norm in your family, community, or friend-group? Context Most of the Jews and the Romans missed Jesus the Messiah when He was on the earth. From the obscure birth in the small town of Bethlehem to the...
by Steven | Nov 21, 2021 | christmas, small group
Opening Share of a time that you were so close to something, yet just not close enough. Maybe 4 of five numbers in the lotto or a massive pileup on the highway you were one minute shy of. Context The Innkeeper was so close to not only seeing Jesus the Messiah, but...
by Steven | Nov 14, 2021 | christmas, small group
Opening What in your life did it seem time slowed down for? This might be In a good way in cherishing the moment or in an impatient way in taking far too long. Context Israel had waited four hundred years for a Word from God. That word comes in two parts: The...
by Steven | Nov 7, 2021 | christmas, small group
Opening What does this phrase mean? “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Context The apostle Paul wrote those words to the church at Philippi. They were true of Paul’s as they have been of so many Christians throughout history. When Christ takes hold of...
by Steven | Nov 1, 2021 | christmas, small group
Opening What is something you are most thankful for? Context Zecheriah and Elizabeth had waited decades for a child, yet none had come. The nation Israel had waited centuries for a word from God and more over, a Messiah – yet none had come. When the prayer is...
by Steven | Oct 24, 2021 | christmas, small group
Opening How does God reveal Himself to people? Context Angels show up throughout the Bible in a number of ways. From mighty warriors to ministering spirits, we see angels doing the work of God in both the Old and New Testaments. At the birth of Jesus an angel brings...
