
INTRODUCE: What officially initiates the Christmas season in your family?
READ: Luke 1, Luke 2:19 & 51, Matthew 1:16-25
PRAYER: Begin the time by praying together
DISCUSS
1. What helped you to really understand Christmas for what it truly is?
2. Did you know that Luke was written from Mary’s perspective? What verses in Luke do you see differently with that information?
3. How would you respond if an angel told you about the coming of Jesus? Would you respond like Mary, without doubt?
4. Mary “accepted with layered yeses,” what are your layered yeses that have shaped who you are today?
5. Joseph changed from a grieving heart to one of hope, do you have a similar story to share from your life?
6. What characteristics do you need to dive deep into during this Christmas season?
PRAYER: Lord we welcome you into our hearts during this advent season. Show us how we should be changed to be more like You.