By Shawn McMullen All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ‘The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel’—which means, ‘God with us’ (Matthew 1:22, 23). How would you respond if God revealed himself to you […]
By Dan Lentz 1. What act of service do you most enjoy doing for others? Tell the group what you like most about that act of service and why you find fulfillment doing it. Read Luke 1:57, 58, 67-79. 2. The prophesy in these verses is about John the Baptist who would […]
By Tyler Edwards “Do not be afraid” is a common command in Scripture. Even so, we find ourselves fearing many things, like spiders, snakes, and public speaking. I knew someone who was afraid of fish. Fear often dictates the decisions we make and the things we do. It is a powerful force that can […]
By Sam E. Stone It had been 400 years since the last of the Old Testament prophets appeared on the scene in Israel. The angel Gabriel’s announcement—first to Zechariah, then to Mary—broke Heaven’s silence. When Zechariah was told that he and his elderly wife, Elizabeth, would be the parents of a son (John), the […]
By Shawn McMullen If we’re not drawing near to God, we’re not growing in our faith. Most of us grasp this truth, but are we acting on it with urgency? James ends the third chapter of his letter on a positive note: “Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness” (v. 18). […]
