Read: Matthew 1:18 – 2:12 and Luke 2:1-20
Observation (Identify/Discuss Among the Group):
What was the context? What was going on at the time this was written?
What and where is this happening?
What makes what is happening meaningful?
Is there anything special about the location?
Who is involved?
How do they respond to God?
What character traits do you notice about them?
What is the significance of their involvement?
What do you think is the key message?
Did anything stand out or something that surprised you? What was it?
Application and Questions to Consider (Identify/Discuss Among the Group):
What does this show/indicate to you about people?
Was there anything in the passage that jumped out to you?
Was there anything in the passage that left you with more questions?
If yes, research your questions/discuss with the group.
How should we live our lives or apply the message based on these passages?
Biggest takeaway?
Prayer: Meditate and pray for the Lord to show you how to use and apply the scriptures to your life.
***REMINDERS***
– Candace is teaching a class the next two Wednesdays (12/13 and 12/20) at 7:00 pm titled “How to ask Questions of the Bible” (Note: NO CHILDCARE).
– Winter Semester begins Wednesday, January 10 and meets weekly through Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
– Look at http://fv.church/events for more details.