Next Level Guide 04.30.23

The Gap

When was the last time that something didn’t live up to your expectations?

Have you ever been “stuck” and needed someone to help get you unstuck? Tell the group that story.

Study

Matthew 1:18-25
What do we learn about Joseph from this passage? Why is it important?
Luke 1:38,46
What do we learn about Mary from this passage? Why is this important?
How did Joseph and Mary’s individual relationships with Jesus impact their relationship?
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
What are the benefits of relationships and community described here?
Two are better than one. If you are married, how have you experienced this? Outside of marriage, how have you experienced this truth?

What’s Next

“The closer two people are to God, the stronger their relationship will be.” Have you experienced this in your relationships? What did it look like?
How do you reflect God’s grace in your relationships? How have you been shown God’s grace in your relationships?
What are some ways that you can practice “you before me” in your relationships? Does that come natural to you? Why or why not?