Luke 2:10-18
Read Luke 2:10.
Santa determines who gets gifts by whether someone's been naughty or nice. But the gift of Jesus is for everyone. How does this shape how you view everyone else?
How does this shape how you view yourself?
How do grace (the free and underserved favor of God) and the gospel (good news of Jesus) connect?
Explain why that is "great joy" to you, personally.
Read verses 11-12.
The Savior, the Messiah, the Lord has come! We know that Jesus is the only source of true, great joy. What kind of scenarios in your life make you start looking for joy in other people, places or things?
Read verses 13-16.
Imagine what that group of angels sounded like when they were praising God. What's your favorite way to praise God?
Notice how the angel's praise of God inspired the shepherds to pursue Jesus. What's one way you can praise God around others that would cause them to be curious, think about, or pursue Jesus?
Read verse 17.
The shepherds response to meeting Jesus was to tell others about him. They immediately spread the word. How well do you tell others about what God has done for you?
The shepherds all experienced the same event, but I'm sure they all told the story in their own way because of what it meant to them personally. What's one story about Jesus that you like to tell to others?
Read verse 18.
Are you amazed? What mindset or habits needs to change in order for you to see God for who he is, and truly be amazed?
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Next Steps:
Who is one person you will commit to sharing the good news of Jesus with?
What is one step you could take in order to grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus and experience His great joy?
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