Sunday, December 6th sermon by Pastor Kyle Van Tine
Christmas Series 2015 "God With Us" - Matthew 1:18-25
"I Heard The Bells" Christmas Carol Story
Care Group Coaching Video
Christmas Series 2015 "Emmanuel" (Matthew 1:18-25)
Growing deeper
Discussion Questions
What are your favorite and least favorite Christian traditions? (Decorating,
seasonal food, Christmas parties, gift giving, etc.)
Jesus is GOD with us (Matthew 1:18-20)
What common views of Jesus’ birth (impossible, myth, unimportant, true,
etc.) do most of your family, coworkers and friends believe about Jesus and
why?
How has Jesus’ birth changed all of human history?
Why is it significant that Jesus is both fully human and fully divine?
Jesus is God WITH us (Matthew 1:21)
What does the incarnation itself—Immanuel (God with us)—tell us about God’s
desire and plan for redemption?
Jesus came to forgive sins, but how would you counsel someone who says they
can’t forgive themselves for what they’ve done?
Why was Jesus’ incarnation vital to His mission?
Jesus is God with US (Matthew 1:22-25)
How should the incarnation of Jesus affect our view of God and how we relate
to Him?
How should the mystery of the incarnation drive us to worship God?
How can we focus more on the amazing mystery of the incarnation with our
friends and family during this Christmas season?
