By Michael C. Mack If Jesus were praying for your group or your church, what specifically would you most want him to pray for? Read John 17:6-21. What words would you use to describe Jesus’ approach, tone, and feelings during this prayer? What do you learn in general about prayer from this passage? What is […]
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. 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 […]
