SERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 8 of 8: The Fourth Sunday of Advent: PEACE 1. What range of ideas does our English word “peace” embrace? How can this be confusing when trying to interpret the “Peace on Earth!” message associated with Christmas? 2. Did the birth of Jesus bring
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 7 of 8: The Third Sunday of Advent: JOY 1. Does the Advent theme of joy seem a bit strained this year? Awkward? Have you allowed yourself to become negative about all that is happening right now? What are you doing to protect yourself
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 6 of 8 The Second Sunday of Advent: LOVE 1. How is love defined in this video? Do you agree that love is better understood as action rather than feelings that can come and go independently of one’s will in the matter? 2. How
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 5 of 8 The First Sunday of Advent: HOPE 1. What was your experience of observing “Advent” and/or celebrating “Christmas” in your church tradition? In your family? 2. Christian hope is rooted in the promises of God to his people. Thus, the first Sunday
Continue readingSERIES: FACES AROUND THE MANGER Lesson 4 of 8 John: The Man Who Cried “Messiah!” This study relates the life and ministry of John the Baptist in relation to Jesus of Nazareth. 1. This study focuses on John’s importance as related in the Gospel of Mark. Briefly review the material
Continue readingSeries: Faces Around the Manger Lesson 3 of 8 Joseph: The Most Surprised Man in Nazareth This study attempts to honor Joseph for his faith and God and noble treatment of Mary. 1. Summarize what we know about the background of Joseph of Nazareth. What is the uncertainty about his
Continue readingSeries: Faces Around The Manger Lesson #2 of 8 Mary: The Lord’s Servant This video helps us understand something of the unique place of Mary in the Jesus Story. 1. Do you agree that Protestant students of the Bible may not have given Mary the attention and honor she deserves?
Continue readingRubel Shelly’s Sunday class series: Faces Around The Manger Lesson 1 of 8: The World That Was Waiting for Jesus This video gives an overview of historical events that helped set the stage for the birth of Jesus. 1. What four major developments grew out of the 70 years of
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