HOLY MOMENTS | Week 3 | A Moment of Boldness
December 11, 2023

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Life is not measured in time. Life is measured in moments.

YOU NEVER KNOW HOW GOD MIGHT USE ONE MOMENT OF BOLDNESS TO CHANGE SOMEONE’S LIFE.

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!” —Luke 2:8-11

Shepherds in the 1st century…
…were not allowed to testify in court.
…were rarely able to sell property.
…were considered ceremonially unclean.
…were social outcasts.

They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished… —Luke 2:16-18

GOD OFTEN CHOOSES THE UNLIKELY TO DO THE EXTRAORDINARY.


SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS

  1. Read Luke 2:16-18. What stands out to you about the shepherds’ response to seeing Jesus?

  2. Share about the last time you were prompted by God to have a bold conversations with someone. How did you respond to that moment? What happened?

  3. Is God calling you to take a bold step with anyone or anything in your life? How can you take that step this week?