Next Level Guide 12.18.22

Hope Has Come

Discuss

How can your group serve together this Christmas season at First Church?

Describe a time when you felt out of control.

Study

Read Matthew 1:18-24

What would Joseph’s reaction have been to learning that Mary was pregnant? What do you think of Joseph’s plan in verse 19?

What fear on Joseph’s part does the angel address?

Based on verse 24, what effect did the angel’s message have on Joseph?

Do you think that Joseph’s obedience to God became easy after the angel’s visit? How did it remain costly?

What sacrifices was Joseph now willing to make, and what do you think motivated them?

What’s Next

In what ways did Joseph reflect the heart of God? In what ways do you think you reflect the heart of God?

How can you or how have you lived out God’s Word in your life this Christmas season?

Describe a time when you had doubts in your faith. How did you rise above those doubts?

On Sunday, Chad said, “Oftentimes what we have “in mind” doesn’t compare to what God wants for our lives.” Have you ever experienced this? What happened?