Wonder - Day 10
on December 10th, 2024
The wonder of possible impossibilitiesLuke 1:30-3330 “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will n... Read More
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Wonder - Day 9
on December 9th, 2024
The wonder of possible impossibilities Luke 1:28-298 Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!” 29 Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean.Here again, as in the story from last week, an angel appears onto the scene; heaven and earth collide, and a human is allowed to peak behind the curtain into the realm of the kingdom of God.... Read More
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Wonder - Day 8
on December 8th, 2024
The wonder of possible impossibilities Luke 1:26-2726 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, 27 to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David.Luke is setting us up for the fulfillment of a long awaited prophecy. He’s mentioned the promised predecessor, John the Baptist (ak... Read More
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Wonder - End of Week 1
on December 7th, 2024
INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPEN QUESTIONSWhat is one of your favorite things about the Christmas season? What’s one of your least favorite things?HEADRead Luke 1:5-... Read More
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Wonder - Day 6
on December 6th, 2024
The wonder of a promiseLuke 1:23-2523 When Zechariah’s week of service in the Temple was over, he returned home. 24 Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months. 25 “How kind the Lord is!” she exclaimed. “He has taken away my disgrace of having no children.”A few years ago I was at a conference in another country, at a place where they were a little m... Read More
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Wonder - Day 5
on December 5th, 2024
The wonder of a promise Luke 1:21-2221 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah to come out of the sanctuary, wondering why he was taking so long. 22 When he finally did come out, he couldn’t speak to them. Then they realized from his gestures and his silence that he must have seen a vision in the sanctuary.It’s taken me a long time to admit it, but I am a talker. When I was little, my ol... Read More
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