Joy of Every Longing Heart (Study Guide)
“Joy of Every Longing Heart”
Sermon Study Guide for December 18, 2022
Scripture: Luke 1:46-55
Two women…
1. Jesus Comes From a Story
“Magnificat”
the word that holds it together
2. Mary’s Song
a. “My soul glorifies” (1:48-49)
Psalm 27:13-14
b. “Mighty deeds” (1:50-53)
The Proud - Proverbs 16:18
The Rich
“No word from God…”
c. “His servant Israel” (1:54-55)
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Try to imagine what both Mary and Elizabeth might have been feeling or thinking during Luke 1. Sum it up in a sentence.
- What word holds the whole “Magnificat” together? What is the significance and meaning of this word?
- What does it mean that so much of Mary’s song reflects the Hebrew Scriptures? What might it mean for our own prayer life?
- What Scripture do you go back to when life is difficult?
- In what way can you help those who are hungry in the months beyond December? What would it take?
- Will you let Jesus write you into his story this Christmas? What might that look like for you?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Luke 1:11-17
Tuesday - Luke 1:39-45
Wednesday - Luke 1:26-38
Thursday - Luke 2:8-12
Friday - Luke 1:46-56
Saturday - Hebrews 4:14-16
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: What’s your story/song?
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