Friday, December 8, 2017

Simple Christmas #2 - Luke 10:38-42

Simple Christmas #2
"Simplifying our Relationships" (Luke 10:38-42)

Engage
What is your plans for Christmas? What is one hope that you have for that time? Do you think it's more encouraging or more challenging to be a Christian duringt the cultural events of Christmas? 

Explore
Read Luke 10:38-39. What gifts and personalities do Mary and Martha have? Are you more like Mary or Martha? How did Martha demonstrate the gift of service? What defined Mary's relationship with Jesus in this story? 
Read Luke 10:40. Why did Martha think that Jesus didn't care about her? What do you think Martha was thinking about Mary? What do you think was motivating Martha's service? 

Apply
What does culture say is the single most important thing during this season and how does this cultural value add pressure to our lives?
What relationships will likely be complicated? What unstated expectations will others have for you and your family?
What is the one thing that God desires for you and your family during Christmas? How can you plan for and/or protect simplicity with Jesus this year?

Life Together at SummitView Church


“What is the advent and why does it matter?” This week a member of Summit View Church asked some questions about Advent and why it's important. We consider the question of advent and meditate on the truth that Jesus is God with us! If you have a question on leadership, discipleship or theology, you can write to kyle@summitview.net 


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