I. The Miraculous Birth

• a. Jesus was foretold
• b. What are the odds?
  
  1. There’s about 400 OT prophecies from multiple people about Messiah
  2. All of which agree and don’t contradict

Jesus’ birth provides

II. Responses to the Miraculous Birth

• a. Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
  
  1. The Repercussions
  2. Jesus gave hope for the
     Reveal Answer
     , turning fear into courage.
• b. John the Baptist (Luke 1:41-44)
  
  1. The Recognition
  2. Jesus gave hope for the
     Reveal Answer
     , turning the impossible to possible.
• c. Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20)
  
  1. The Reaction
  2. Jesus gave hope for the
     Reveal Answer
     , turning doubt into trust.
• d. Simeon (Luke 2:25-33)
  
  1. The Reward
  2. Jesus gave hope for
     Reveal Answer
     , turning the ordinary into extraordinary!

Jesus’ birth provides

III. How Are You Responding to this miraculous, hope-giving event?

• a. What about you?
  
  1. Where are you putting your hope right now?
     

Small Group Questions

There are no questions this week. However, we encourage you to continue in the Advent Devotional and share the work of God in your life.