"The Way to Christmas" Series - December 2019
“The Way to Christmas” is a series
that follows the events leading to Jesus’ birth. With stops in Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth
through Judea to Bethlehem, we will trace a spiritual journey that will
transform us this hectic time of year.
Most
of us long for something better for ourselves and the world, and we are waiting
for God’s answer to our prayers. When we
realize we don’t have to do it all, we can experience the joy of God’s work in
Christ and see the glory of Christ’s humble birth.
December 1
LONGING (Rome): In Romans
8:18-25, Paul describes the pain of the present as a form of
longing. We yearn for something better
for ourselves and the world. What are
you longing for?
December
8
WAITING (Jerusalem): In Luke 1:15-17, Zechariah gets his turn in the
Temple and learns that God will fulfill his prayer with the gift of a
long-awaited child. Often, we must wait
for God’s answer to our prayers. When have
you waited for something? December 15
SIMPLICITY
(Nazareth): In Luke 1:26-38, when Mary learns that she is
needed for a special purpose, she makes herself available to God. When we simply say ‘yes’ to God, we don’t
have to do it all. How could you make
your holiday simpler?
December
22
JOY (Judea): In Luke 1:39-56, Mary sings, and John leaps for
joy in anticipation of Jesus’ birth. God’s saving work in Christ brings joy to a
hurting world. Where do you find joy?
December 24 (Christmas Eve)
HUMILITY (Bethlehem):
In Luke 2:8-20, angels announce the Savior to lowly shepherds.
We experience God’s glory in Christ’s
humble birth. What forms of humility
have led you to experience God’s goodness or feel Christ’s presence?
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