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During the hustle & bustle of holiday season, sometimes we can forget to make space for what matters most. If our relationship with God is a priority then what does it look like to prepare room for God? In this series, we will learn how to make space for God from many different perspectives. So lean in, and prepare your heart to make room for the creator of the world.
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Read aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) What is your most memorable childhood Christmas gift? Why was it so memorable? 2) If you were in Joseph’s shoes, how would you react to the angels message? 3) What do you think it means for God to be with us? 4) What stands out to you from the Matt 9:35–36 scripture? Why does it stand out to you? 5) As we consider Jesus’ story and His purpose, how can we expect to receive from Jesus when we make space for Him?
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Take time to pray alone or within your Connect Group. Consider ways different ways to make room for Jesus in you life.
Check out the following Scriptures to further growth on this weeks topic. Scriptures: Luke 3:3-6 Hebrews 4:14-15 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Read aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) What are your top three favorite books? Why are they your favorite? 2) Jesus entered the Samaritan woman’s story in a powerful way. In what ways has God influenced the story of your life? 3) How did God’s influence change you for the better? 4) Jesus turned a regular conversation into a spiritual conversation. In what ways can you create spiritual conversations from your “normal talk” with others? 5) Often we think about the worst-case senario when sharing our faith. However, what do you think are the best case scenarios (or consequences) of sharing your faith? Why is this important?
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Take time to pray alone or within your Connect Group.
Consider refelecting on the following questions to prepare Him room: How can I give the Lord my fear and accept His love? How can I give the Lord the busyness of my life and receive Your rhythm of rest and peace? What should I change in the next few weeks to finish the year well? God, What are your desires for me in this next year? God show me the opportunities to tell people about you?
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Read aloud and discuss these questions in your group: 1) What makes you happier, to receive a gift from someone or to give gift to others? 2) Mary found favor with God and God blessed her! Why might it be important to recognize the blessing and favor you have with God? 3) What do you think it means for the Lord to “bless you and keep you”? 4) Mary’s blessing was for all people, not just her. Does it ever seem hard to bless others? What are some of the obstacles and how might you overcome them? 5) What do you think are some ways we can share God’s blessing with others?
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Take time to pray alone or within your Connect Group. Consider different ways you can acknowledge and accept God’s blessing in your life. Also, consider ways you can demonstrate God’s blessing to others.
Check out the following Scriptures to further growth on this weeks topic. Scriptures: Ephesians 4:29 Proverbs 27:7 Isaiah 9:6
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