Where are You Going for Christmas?

Mike Thorburn/ Luke 2:8-20/ December 16, 2018

When led to places of deep, emotional distress there’s only one place to go

Where is your favorite place to eat or vacation or rest?

How is fear good? How is it bad?

Psalm 56:3

Luke 2:8–20

Luke 2 and Matthew 2
God uses the circumstances of our lives to change us – Mary and Joseph
God uses the circumstances of our lives to change those around us – the shepherds

(1) We need to rest in the manifold presence of Jesus (8-10)

 Mary was the first person to ever wrap a Christmas gift

replace fear with praise

Philippians 4:6–7

What other verses encourage you when afraid?

(2) We need to listen to what those around us are saying about Jesus (11-14)

What did the angels say?

(3) When looking for ultimate answers, go to Jesus (15-16)

Why would God want shepherds to be the first ones to see Jesus?

(4) When meeting people who are looking for answers, tell them about Jesus (17-20)

Which parts of the Christmas story could you share with someone who doesn’t know Jesus?