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Key Thought:

How should we respond to God’s protection, guidance, and provision? 



Key Quote

“Jesus is the Prophet, the Priest, and the King.” -Pastor Bil Cornelius 



Start talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.
  • What is your favorite gift that you are giving this year? 
  • Do you have any fun Christmas traditions in your family? 
  • What’s your all-time favorite Christmas carol?


Start thinking. Ask a thoughtful question.
  • What does the peace of Jesus look like in your life? 
  • How does knowing that God is with you transform your perspective on difficult circumstances? 


Start sharing. Choose questions that create openness.
  • Have you responded to God’s protection, guidance, and provision with worship? 
    • What does worship mean to you personally? 
  • In what ways does Jesus fulfill the roles of Prophet, Priest, and King in your day-to-day life? 


Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
  • How have you embraced the spirit of generosity during this Christmas season? In what ways can you continue to be generous after the holidays—whether it’s by cooking a meal for a neighbor, committing to weekly tithing, or serving at Church Unlimited?

Scriptures

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14

“...there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night...the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior [Deliverer] has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’” Luke 2:10-11 

“If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31

“...an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’” Matthew 2:13

“The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:7-8

“...the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” Matthew 2:9-10

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19

“...they bowed down and worshiped him.” Matthew 2:11

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (..God with us).” Matthew 1:23

“It will be good for the servant if the master finds him doing his job when [he] returns.” Matthew 24:46


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