Wonder
The people surrounding Jesus at his birth were met with a wonder that changed everything.
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Sermons in this Series
The Effect of Wonder
November 28, 2021
Luke 1:39-45, 57-66
1. Longing, trust, and calling marked the story of John the Baptist and his family. Do any of these themes ring true for you right now?
2. Encountering God led to wonder, and wonder to discernment. How does an experience of God change how we contend with life?
3. What’s one thing you can do this week to “cultivate wonder” as we begin the season of Advent?
Yielding to Wonder
December 5, 2021
Matthew 1:18-25 & Luke 1:26-38
1. How do you sense God speaking to you right now? Why is he speaking to you about this particular matter?
2. How is shame possibly keeping you from trusting Jesus?
3. How are you being called to step out into faith this week?
Wonder for the Lowly
December 12, 2021
What does it look like to embrace the paradox of emptiness? How is God seeking to fill you with the fullness of his love?
What does it look like to know the peace of Christ? Describe how life looks different.
What is God doing in your life that’s worthy of celebration? Find a time this week to get together with others and share in the jollity.
Wonder for the Powerful
December 19, 2021
1. The visit of the Wise Men brought treasure to pay homage to Israel’s king. How do passages in the Old Testament help us understand the meaning of this gesture?
2. Herod felt threatened by the potential of a political rival. How does the kingship of Christ feel threatening to you?
3. Overwhelmed with joy to discover Israel’s king, the Wise Men paid homage and offered gifts. How does the joy of knowing Jesus as King lead you to the freedom of surrender this week?
Consoling Wonder
December 26, 2021
1. Simeon and Anna were elders filled with wisdom. Who are the elders in your own life and how could they help you follow Jesus this week?
2. As you review Luke 2:22-38, what are specific things that you learn about Jesus and his ministry?
3. As you look back at this season of Advent and Christmas, how has the Holy Spirit guided your reflections? What’s your big takeaway?
Spiritual Formation in 2022
January 2, 2022
What must change in your thinking or acting to embrace spiritual formation as . . .
1. a process?
2. of being formed?
3. in the image of Christ?
4. for the sake of others?