Next Level 12.06.20

The Thrill Of Hope – Christmas is not your birthday

When we reflect Jesus, a weary world finds hope.

Discuss

Did you have a favorite arcade game growing up? What was it?

What was your favorite birthday party you ever had?

Study

Mark 1:1-7

What does verse one tell you about Jesus’ identity? What do the terms “gospel” and “Christ” tell us about Jesus and Mark’s Gospel?

What was John the Baptist’s main task? What character qualities did he need to accomplish this? What was the main content of his message? In what ways do you think you need to be more like John the Baptist?

John 1:29-34
When John the Baptist sees Jesus coming toward him what is his message concerning Jesus? What specifically does John say about Jesus?

How important is it for us to remember that our message and witness for Christ must center around the fact that Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world? What can we do to make sure this is the core of our testimony and witness about Jesus?

What’s Next

What are some ways that you are reflecting Jesus in your life right now?

Why do you think that hope is needed so much right now?

Chad said, “Only when there’s less of me will there be more room for God to work in my life.” Is there anything in your life right now that is keeping you from allowing God to work in your life?

How has God used you for His glory?

Prayer

Father, thank you for sending Jesus to this earth to die for us! Help us to remember that this time of year is about Him and not about us! Help us to reflect the hope we have through you to the world around us!

And this was his message: “After me comes the one more powerful than I,
the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.”

–Mark 1:7 | NIV