From the East (Study Guide)
“From the East”
Sermon Study Guide for December 6, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
1. The Magi’s Journey
Herod…
Jerusalem…
Unexpected visitors…
2. Our Journey
Jesus and the Samaritan Woman (John 4:1-42)
The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37
Jesus the Refugee (Matthew 2:13-23)
A community in Chicago…
Getting to know “the other”
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- What is your earliest memory of being in a place that was considered “not safe”?
- What do you know about the Magi? How is our popular understanding of them different from what we’re told in the Gospel?
- Who do you know who still hasn’t found what they are looking for spiritually? Where does our world encourage people to look for meaning and purpose?
- Why do you think the chief priests and teachers of the law were uninterested in going to Bethlehem?
- What are some other examples of Jesus welcoming a stranger?
- How does the church welcome “strangers” today? In what way do we fail to welcome strangers today?
- What steps will you take today or this week to get to know “the other”?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Matthew 2:13-23
Tuesday - John 4:1-42
Wednesday - Luke 10:25-37
Thursday - Ruth 1:1-22
Friday - Deuteronomy 10:12-22
Saturday - Luke 2:8-15
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: For courage to step across all of our lines.
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