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CONNECTIONS Sermonnotes— - December 4, 2016
Keyverse Mary was greatly troubled at [the angel’s] words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. Luke 1:29
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Full of Surprises We all love surprises—at least the kind that benefit us and make life a little easier. Imagine Mary’s surprise when the angel first appeared to her!
1.
What was the most surprising gift you ever received for Christmas? What was it and how did you react?
2. Read Luke 1:26-38. How did God surprise Mary? Was this a good or not-so-good surprise for her? Explain.
3.
What would Mary have faced in her day as a unmarried pregnant woman? See the verses below.
Leviticus 22:20-21—
Matthew 1:18-19—
John 8:1-5—
Luke 7:36-39—
4.
In what ways did Mary respond to the angel in Luke 1:26-38? What explains her response in 1:38 and 1:46-55?
5.
Have you experienced a not-so-good surprise recently? How do you think God could use this surprise as part of His bigger plan to bless others through you?
Keyverse Mary was greatly troubled at [the angel’s] words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. Luke 1:29
Inviting people to know and follow Jesus.
hopevale.org/services
Full of Surprises We all love surprises—at least the kind that benefit us and make life a little easier. Imagine Mary’s surprise when the angel first appeared to her!
1.
What was the most surprising gift you ever received for Christmas? What was it and how did you react?
2. Read Luke 1:26-38. How did God surprise Mary? Was this a good or not-so-good surprise for her? Explain.
3.
What would Mary have faced in her day as a unmarried pregnant woman? See the verses below.
Leviticus 22:20-21—
Matthew 1:18-19—
John 8:1-5—
Luke 7:36-39—
4.
In what ways did Mary respond to the angel in Luke 1:26-38? What explains her response in 1:38 and 1:46-55?
5.
Have you experienced a not-so-good surprise recently? How do you think God could use this surprise as part of His bigger plan to bless others through you?
