TODAY:

Advent - PEACE

BIG IDEA:

Jesus’ glory gives us peace

SCRIPTURES:

Luke 1:67-79, Isaiah 9:2,4-7, Romans 5:1, Colossians 1:19-20

John 14:27, Ephesians 2:14-19, Proverbs 16:7, John 13:35

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: Why is peace such an important part of the Christmas story?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)…

Q: Read Romans 5:1. Would you say you are at peace with God? Why or why

not?

Q: Read Luke 1:67-79 & Isaiah 9:2,5-7. Why do you think both Isaiah &

Zechariah used such strong language to describe what Jesus came to do to

give us peace with God?

Connect with Others (IN)…

Q: Read Ephesians 2:14-19 & John 13:35. Why is it so important that we

experience peace together within both the “church” & the “Church”? Why do

you think Satan attacks this so strongly?

Connect with the World (OUT)…

Q: Read Proverbs 16:7. The Bible speaks a ton about speaking & dealing very

strongly with sin & those opposed to God, but there are also many passages

about God’s mercy, forgiveness & love. How can I live a life of peace that

reflects Jesus in a powerful & compelling way?