December 17th, 2024
by Tony Stephens
by Tony Stephens
Small Group Guide: Servant Love - The Humility of Christ
Key Takeaways:
1. Jesus' birth was unexpected and humble, setting the tone for His entire life and ministry.
2. Christ fully embraced humanity while maintaining His divinity, allowing Him to relate to our struggles.
3. There are striking parallels between Jesus' birth and death, emphasizing His servant nature.
4. Jesus came to earth with the purpose of dying for our sins.
Scripture:
Luke 2:1-7
Philippians 2:5-11
Discussion Questions:
1. How does the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth challenge our expectations of how God works in the world?
2. The sermon mentioned that Jesus was laid in a stone manger. How does this detail impact your understanding of Christ's suffering, even from birth?
3. In what ways does Jesus' full humanity comfort or encourage you in your own struggles?
4. Discuss some of the parallels between Jesus' birth and death mentioned in the sermon. What insights do these connections provide about God's plan of redemption?
5. How does understanding Jesus as both fully God and fully human affect your relationship with Him?
6. The sermon emphasized that Jesus "came to suffer." How does this perspective change your view of Christmas and the incarnation?
Practical Applications:
1. Reflect on areas in your life where you might need to adopt a more humble, servant-like attitude. What specific steps can you take this week to emulate Christ's humility?
2. Consider ways you can keep the connection between Christ's birth and death in mind during the Christmas season. How might this impact your celebration and worship?
3. Identify someone in your life who may be feeling marginalized or broken. How can you show them Christ's love in a practical way this week?
4. Spend time in prayer, thanking God for the gift of Jesus and His willingness to humble Himself for our sake. Ask for help in living out this same attitude in your daily life.
5. If you haven't fully embraced the gift of salvation through Christ, reflect on what might be holding you back. Consider discussing your thoughts with a trusted Christian friend or pastor.
Key Takeaways:
1. Jesus' birth was unexpected and humble, setting the tone for His entire life and ministry.
2. Christ fully embraced humanity while maintaining His divinity, allowing Him to relate to our struggles.
3. There are striking parallels between Jesus' birth and death, emphasizing His servant nature.
4. Jesus came to earth with the purpose of dying for our sins.
Scripture:
Luke 2:1-7
Philippians 2:5-11
Discussion Questions:
1. How does the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth challenge our expectations of how God works in the world?
2. The sermon mentioned that Jesus was laid in a stone manger. How does this detail impact your understanding of Christ's suffering, even from birth?
3. In what ways does Jesus' full humanity comfort or encourage you in your own struggles?
4. Discuss some of the parallels between Jesus' birth and death mentioned in the sermon. What insights do these connections provide about God's plan of redemption?
5. How does understanding Jesus as both fully God and fully human affect your relationship with Him?
6. The sermon emphasized that Jesus "came to suffer." How does this perspective change your view of Christmas and the incarnation?
Practical Applications:
1. Reflect on areas in your life where you might need to adopt a more humble, servant-like attitude. What specific steps can you take this week to emulate Christ's humility?
2. Consider ways you can keep the connection between Christ's birth and death in mind during the Christmas season. How might this impact your celebration and worship?
3. Identify someone in your life who may be feeling marginalized or broken. How can you show them Christ's love in a practical way this week?
4. Spend time in prayer, thanking God for the gift of Jesus and His willingness to humble Himself for our sake. Ask for help in living out this same attitude in your daily life.
5. If you haven't fully embraced the gift of salvation through Christ, reflect on what might be holding you back. Consider discussing your thoughts with a trusted Christian friend or pastor.
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