Reasons For The Season, Part 2: A Demonstration
December 10, 2023

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Message Review

The Christmas season can be a bit chaotic because, as human beings, we tend to be disorganized and imperfect. However, it's precisely because of our imperfections that Christmas exists. One of the reasons that Jesus came was to demonstrate who God is for us. He came to demonstrate who God likes, and how to be right with God the Father. 

Main Point: The reason Jesus came to be with us was to demonstrate God to us. 

Scripture References: Philippians 3:6; 1 Timothy 1:15; Colossians 2:17; John 14:1-11 

Bible Study      

The focus Bible passage from the sermon was John 14:1-14.Before going to the Sermon Discussion Questions, study the passage by reading through it together, then talk through it using the Inductive Bible Study Method questions that follow:

  • Context: Discuss the context of this passage (i.e. when it was written, who wrote it, who it was written to, what was going on before and/or after this specific passage, etc.)

  • Observation: What do you notice in this passage?  What words or phrases stick out to you? And why?

  • Interpretation: What was the author’s original intent in this passage?  What main point(s) was he trying to communicate, and why is that important?

  • Application: What is one key takeaway or insight you had from this passage? How can or should you apply it to your life?

  • Questions: What questions/tensions do you have from this passage that you would like to discuss?

Discussion Questions

  • What were your initial thoughts or takeaways from the sermon and why? 

  • Pastor Matt talked about a song that has been resonating with him right now. Have you been listening to any songs on repeat lately that resonate with you? 

  • When in your life have you had a moment when you said "God, just let me know you're here"? 

  • What have been some of the misconceptions you have heard about God throughout your lifetime?  

  • Read 1 Timothy 1:15 as a group. What happened to change Paul’s perspective from he was righteous based on the law to how he described himself in 1 Timothy?  

  • Reread John 14:7-10 as a group. What would you say is the most important statement Jesus made in those verses and why?   

  • What can be misleading about drawing conclusions about God based on circumstances, traditions, and within? When is a time you have done this?  

  • What have you discovered about God through Jesus?  

  • Pastor Matt shared the story of Gideon from the Old Testament. Gideon asked for a sign from God. Have you ever asked for a sign from God? If so, what happened? 

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