SERMON | Away

B-sides

Scripture: Luke 1: 46-55

“My soul magnifies the Lord,
 47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
 48 for he has looked with favor on the lowly state of his servant.
     Surely from now on all generations will call me blessed,
 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me,
     and holy is his name;
 50 indeed, his mercy is for those who fear him
     from generation to generation.
 51 He has shown strength with his arm;
     he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
 52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones
     and lifted up the lowly;
 53 he has filled the hungry with good things
     and sent the rich away empty.
 54 He has come to the aid of his child Israel,
     in remembrance of his mercy,
 55 according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
     to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”

 

Questions

  1. What is your favorite Christmas tradition?

  2. When you hear the song “away in a manger” what do you think about?

  3. Do you have any experience with birth? How would you feel in Mary/Joseph’s position, giving birth in a cave surrounded by animals?

  4. Dawn talks about the importance of being “away.” When in your life have you experienced God while “away” from the comforts you are used to?

  5. Dawn tells us how Jesus makes “a way” for us. Where in your life have you found a way when you thought there wouldn’t be one? Where do you hope to find a way?

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