As Christmas Day gets closer, what are you looking forward to the most? Is there anything you are anxious about?
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Philippians 3:8. What do you glean from this verse?
Jesus invites us to surrender ALL to him. Is there any area of your life you want to keep for yourself? Is there something in your life you find yourself insisting to be "the boss?" Would you be willing to share about this with the group, something current or from your past?
The people waiting for the Messiah, Jesus, longed for him to come through 400 years of silence. Read
1 Thessalonians 4:17. As we wait for the second coming of Jesus, what do you long for the most in his arrival? Since He is a "different kind of king," what aspects of His kingdom do you long for more of in this world right now?
Invite a friend to Christmas Eve services. Invite them to come with you, or share the service times and encourage them to come on their own. Who are you inviting?
Pastor Greg talked about the millions of Christians around the world who face persecution and extreme violence because of their faith. They suffer in ways we cannot imagine. Together, take time to pray for these people.