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December 10, 2023 "Not So Silent Night" Text: Luke 2:6-7 Explore the Hymn Silent Night: Delve into the history and meaning behind the hymn "Silent Night." Reflect on the serene and peaceful imagery it evokes. Read Luke 2:6-7. Discuss the challenges Mary and Joseph faced—journeying to Bethlehem, finding no room at the inn, and the humble setting of Jesus' birth.
How do our expectations of Christmas align with the reality of that first Christmas night? How can acknowledging the contrasts deepen our appreciation for the significance of Jesus' birth? Reflect on Joy: Discuss the difference between fleeting happiness and enduring joy. How does Christ bring joy even in the midst of challenging circumstances? Seeking Peace: Explore the idea of the peace that Christ brings. How does this peace differ from worldly tranquility? How can it sustain us in times of chaos? Share personal experiences or stories illustrating life's imperfections. How does the birth of Christ offer hope amid life's unpredictability? How can we reconcile the imperfections of life with the idea that God has a perfect plan? How does Christ's birth exemplify the beauty in unexpected circumstances?
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Jan 7 & 14, 2024
Renew Lordship December 31 Great Expectations December 24 Sounds of Christmas December 10, Sounds of Christmas Not So Silent Night December 3, Sounds of Christmas O Holy Night The Grace of God Brings Hope November 26, 2023When I'm Not Feeling Very Thankful Text Ephesians 5:20 November 19, 2023 Living in the Last Hour 1 John 2:18-29 November 5, 2023 1 Peter 4:8 Speaker: Billy Russell Oct 29, 2023 1 John 2:1-11 October 22, 2023 1 John 1 October 15, 2023 Exodus 40 October 8, 2023 Galatians 5:22-23 October 1, 2023 Exodus 23-34 September 24, 2023 Exodus 25-31 September 17, 2023 Exodus 19 & 20 September 10, 2023 Exodus 16 & 17 September 3, 2023 Exodus 13:1-14 August 27, 2023 Exodus 11:1-10 Discussion Questions Exodus 7:8-10 Discussions Questions |