December 26th - "The Gift of Renewal"
December 26, 2021 • Pastor Michael • John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17
December 19th - "The Gift of Contentment"
December 19, 2021 • Pastor Michael • John 1:19–23, John 1:43–51
Discussion Questions: 1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message? 2. Do you think it is accurate or inaccurate to compare Buddy the Elf’s preparations for Santa to our own preparations for Christmas? Why? 3. What is the best Christmas gift you ever received growing up? Why was that one so great? 4. What is the best Christmas gift you ever gave to someone? Why was that one so great? 5. Why do you think Jesus is greater than any of that? 6. Is he greater than any of that (in reality) in your life?
December 12th - "The Gift of Forgiveness"
December 12, 2021 • Pastor Michael • John 1:9–13, John 1:29–34
Discussion Questions: 1. What is one thing that stood out to you from this week's message? 2. What is your favorite Christmas movie? What is the central message of that movie? How do these movies shape our understanding of Christmas? 3. What are the two gifts we are given from God that are named in this passage? 4. What does the mission of Jesus tell you about the heart of God? 5. How can we help spread the message to others this time of year?