Key Takeaways:
- It takes a Divine Messenger to help us understand the grace of God!
- A Divine Child requires a Divine Conception.
- A Divine Calling for ordinary people.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share your birth story or that of your children. What missed your expectations? What exceed your expectations?
- Read Luke 1:26-33. Put yourself in Mary’s shoes. What would you be thinking about this news? What expectations do you think she had for Jesus and his life?
- Read Luke 1:34-35 and Isaiah 7:14. Why was it important for Jesus’ conception to be miraculous? How does this point to His divinity?
- Read Matthew 1:21 and 2 Corinthians 5:21. Do you think Joseph understood who Jesus was and what His role would be? Explain.
- Read Matthew 1:24 and Luke 1:37-38. What do these verses reveal about Joseph and Mary? How does their attitude of faith and obedience challenge you?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
