This Christmas, focus on Jesus as your wonderful counselor who invites you to live a wonder-filled life.
Talking Points:
- Jesus is a wonder. Everything about him is distinct and amazing. He invites you to experience a life filled with wonder. Isaiah 9:6
- Jesus’ words are wonderful. His revolutionary teachings have crossed cultural barriers in over 1400 languages. Matthew 7:28-29
- Jesus’ actions are wonderful. Everywhere he went, he amazed people with his ability to bring healing and wholeness. Matthew 15:29-31
- Jesus’ birth is wonderful. The Creator of the universe loves us enough to show up in our broken world. Luke 2:8-18
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What were some of your favorite Christmas traditions growing up? Have you continued any of those in your family now?
- What do you think GK Chesterton means when he says “The world will never lack wonders, only for a lack of wonder.” How have you lost wonder in your life and how has that affected you?
- How is Jesus a wonder? Take a minute to review the story of his birth, some of his miracles in the New Testament and His death and resurrection. What makes Jesus so awe-inspiring?
- Review the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. What do you identify as the most encouraging from his teachings? What challenges you most?
- Read Matthew 15:29-31. How has Jesus healed you or someone you know? How has your love for Jesus deepened as you’ve seen him work in your life?
- Read Luke 2:16-18. How would you have responded if angels showed up to talk to you? How did the shepherds respond to this event? What can you learn from the shepherds about their attitude towards meeting Jesus?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
