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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Wonder - Day 4
on December 4th, 2024
The wonder of a promise Luke 1:18-2018 Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.”19 Then the angel said, “I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news! 20 But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is... Read More
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Wonder - Day 3
on December 3rd, 2024
The wonder of a promise Luke 1:8-178 One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. 9 As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. 10 While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying.11 While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to ... Read More
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