By Michael C. Mack 1. Who first taught you how to pray? Read Luke 11:1-13. 2. Of all the things the disciples could have asked Jesus to teach them about, why do you think they asked him to teach them to pray? 3. The disciples witnessed the prayer life of both John the Baptist and Jesus. (See, for […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. When in your life have you been the most terrified? What was the setting? What helped you find courage? Read Matthew 14:22-36. 2. What acts of worship do you notice in this account? 3. What kinds of things clouded people’s ability to worship Jesus as God’s Son? (See also the stories found in […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. How well are you prepared for Christmas—physically (home decorations, cooking food)? financially (buying gifts)? emotionally? spiritually? Read Luke 2:8-20. 2. As you read through this narrative, what was the shepherds’ focus at various points, and how did it change? 3. Describe the responses of the angels, […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. What different styles of worship have you experienced in your lifetime? calm and reverent or loud and lively? standing still with hands at sides or raising hands and dancing? Read Psalm 95:1-7a. 2. What are the various forms of worship mentioned in this psalm? 3. What physical postures are encouraged as we […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. In 60 seconds write down the titles of as many Christmas songs or carols you can think of that mention angels. Then see who came up with the most. Read Hebrews 1:1-9. 2. In what ways does God speak to us today? (See John 14:17, 26; Colossians 3:16; 2 […]
