Christmas Hope - The Blessing
We are part of God’s Blessing, we are bearers of the Light.
Were you a cute baby?
Do you know your family history? How far back to you know?
Read: Matthew 1:1-16
What is the most shocking thing in this genealogy to you?
Do you think it is odd that Matthew starts his gospel this way? Why or why not?
Is the fact that the genealogy is “messy” concerning or comforting to you? Why?
Read: Genesis 11:27-12:5
What do we learn about Abraham and Sara? Are they able to have children?
What is your response to God if you are Abraham? Would you be able to leave everything to go do something new?
Would you be able to trust God, who is asking so much of Abraham, knowing you are old and unable to have kids—thus sort of negating the “great nation” promise that God gives to Abraham?
Read: Matthew 5:14-16
Do the words of Jesus give you motivation to live the light or does it simply make you feel guilty that you haven’t been a good light? Why?
What are some ways you can live the light to your family? Friends? Work?
Prayer: God, empower us to live the light, to be your blessing to the world that you started with Abraham and culminated in Jesus, our Savior.