November 19 - Session Eight

For Here:
Take a look at what John records about Jesus coming into the world. The verses are included below. Then consider the questions that follow.

John 1:5-9 (NLT)
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.
God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

For discussion/reflection:
1. What images does the word "light" bring to mind?
2. What does referring to Jesus as "light" tell us about Him?
3. What light have you experienced in your life?
4. What is your favourite Christmas memory?

To Go:
Take some time this week to look at the following verses and consider what they say to us about life, light, and God. You can look them up at www.biblegateway.com.
John 8:12
Psalm 13:1-6
Isaiah 42:1-9
Micah 7:8-9

Feel free to post questions or comments!
Blessings,
David

November 12 - Session Seven

For Here:
Take a look at what John records about Jesus coming into the world. The verses are included below. Then consider the questions that follow.
John 1:1-4
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men."

For discussion/reflection:
1. What does "Word" make you think of?
2. What do you think that Word refers to?
3. Why do you think John used "Word" in this way?
4. What do you look forrward to most about Christmas?

To Go:
Take some time this week to read the following verses and consider what they say to us about life, light and God. If you wish, you can look them up at www.biblegateway.com.
Psalm 3:6
Isaiah 55:10-11
John 14:5-7
Isaiah 9:1-2

We're always happy to hear from you. Feel free to post comments or questions.
Blessings,
David

November 5 - Session Six

For Here:
Take a look at Jesus' teaching about obedience. Then consider the questions that follow.
Matthew 7:24-29
"Therefore anyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law."

For discussion/reflection:
1. Why do you think Jesus stresses obedience so much?
2. Why were the people amazed at His teaching?
3. Have you ever "built foolishly"?
4. What do you need to put into practice?

To Go:
Take some time to look at the following verses to see what they have to say about obedience. Look them up in your Bible or at http://www.biblegateway.com/
Deuteronomy 10:12-13
Zechariah 6:15 (The Message)
2 Corinthians 9:12-15
Philippians 4:8-9

We're always happy to hear from you. Feel free to post comments or questions.
Blessings,
David