Luke 2:15-19
Today we are reading Luke 2.
As we read, these verses stood out to me:
Luke 2:15-19 - When the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem, then, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. 17 When they had seen Him, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. 18 And all who heard it were amazed about the things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
Please, take some time to Share Your Thoughts with Us as they relate to this passage.
You can share anything that is on your heart but, if you don't know where to start, try reading these verses and answering one or more of the following "Honest Questions."
Honest Questions
1. When you think about the Christmas story, what are some of the parts that are most meaningful to you and why?
2. Look at Luke 2:5. Mary was "betrothed" to Joseph and she was pregnant. We have been talking about things like this with our two oldest children. What are some of the natural implications of that sentence? What are some of the spiritual implications of that sentence?
3. The story of the shepherds in Luke 2:8-20 is one of my favorite parts of this story. Apparently the town was so full of people that there was no where for Joseph and Mary to stay, but, the angels went out into the fields and announced Christ's birth to the shepherds. Are you aware of any spiritual significance to this aspect of the story?
4. When the shepherds heard the story they "went straight to Bethlehem" and "they came in a hurry." When was the last time you were overwhelmed with excitement regarding the story of Jesus? What got you so excited?
5. Read Luke 2:19, "but Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in hear heart." What are some of the anchor points in your walk of faith? How has remembering them helped you over the years?
6. Compare Luke 2:24 with Leviticus 12:6-8 especially verse 8. This is one of my favorite concepts in the sacrificial law because it shows that God has a heart for everyone regardless of their economic status. When you think about God's will for your life, how do you determine the things that you think God deems most important?
7. In spite of the diligence of the Gospel writers to present Jesus to us as the promised Savior of the world, there are still many people, Jew and Gentile, that do not accept the truth about Jesus. Is there any way that we can be more intentional about the presentation of Christ glory in our community?
8. What is your favorite Christmas movie? Why do you like it so much?
9. What is was your favorite verse in Luke 2 and why?
10. Do you have any specific questions or prayer requests after reading Luke 2?
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