For Us and Our Salvation (Study Guide)
“For Us and Our Salvation”
Sermon Study Guide for December 12, 2021
Scripture: Luke 2:1-5
1. The World Jesus Came To
Caesar Augustus
2. Other Versions of Jesus
a. Fully human - “adopted”
Luke 3:22
b. Fully God
c. Wise man & philosopher
3. For Us and For Our Salvation
James 2:17-18: faith without works
redemption of the whole world
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Why do we want to restrict Christmas to “only good news”? How do we try to shut out the “bad news”?
- Which of the “other versions of Jesus” have you heard? Are there any you have believed?
- Respond to this statement: “To get Christ wrong is to get God wrong.”
- Why do the “songs of Christmas” in Luke 1 not refer so much to “personal salvation”? What is the emphasis of these songs?
- How do our deeds give witness to our faith? Share a personal example.
- In what way(s) will you participate in the redemption of the whole world this Christmas? How will you live out your incarnational faith?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - James 2:14-26
Tuesday - Matthew 25:31-46
Wednesday - Luke 1:39-56
Thursday - Luke 1:57-80
Friday - Philippians 2:1-11
Saturday - Matthew 1:18-25
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: How shall I live out the truth of this season?
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