
Next Level Guide 12.10.23
Don’t Skip The Intro
What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions you had growing up? Did any of those carry over to your own families?
Study
Read Matthew 1:1-17
Why do you think certain parts of the Christmas story, like the genealogy, are often overlooked?
Matthew emphasizes that Jesus is the son of David and the son of Abraham. What Old Testament promises or prophecies do these connections fulfill?
Pick out a few names from the genealogy of Jesus that stand out to you. Why might these names be surprising or unexpected in the lineage of Jesus?
What’s Next
Why is it significant that Jesus’ genealogy is far from perfect? How does it relate to the message of Christmas?
When you read about all the imperfect names of people in Jesus’ family tree, what comes to your mind?
“Jesus came for broken people.” How does this message align with the true meaning of Christmas?
How does the idea that God has a place for you in His greater story, no matter your past, impact your life today?