CPC Discussions: Luke 1:39-56 "Joyfully Waiting" Rev. Ryan Laughlin

Monday, December 13, 2021

Luke 1:39-56 "Joyfully Waiting" Rev. Ryan Laughlin

Sermon Discussion

1) What does Mary say about the Lord in this passage? What is she joyful about?

2) Do we associate joy and waiting together? What does joyfully waiting for the Lord look like in our lives?

3) We see Mary magnifying the Lord and sharing her joy in community. Is that a challenge in your life? How can we share joy in community?

4) In the midst of the sadness how can we hold both joy and sorrow together? Is it possible?

5) Why is it good news that Jesus is Immanuel, God with us?

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Seven Tips For Staying On Track

1. Read through the Bible together with other people.

2. There will be some passages that you may not find interesting and / or difficult to read. Remember 2 Timothy 3:16-17 as you read these passages: "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be equipped for every good work." Ask yourself why God spoke this particular passage, and how it is profitable to you.

3. Do the whole reading for each day, but look for a "best thought" for each day - something you can ponder the rest of the day, a verse to memorize, something memorable.

4. As you come the Word each morning, ask God to open your eyes to the wonders found in his word.

5. Let your prayers for others flow out of what you read. Pray and read Scripture. After you read a passage, pray that passage for yourself and for others.

6. Some readings will be long and some short. Take advantage of shorter passages by reading them carefully, reflecting, asking questions, praying for answers, engage.

7. Look for ways you can practically live out what you're reading. James 1:22, "But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves."

*The above is taken from Stephen Witmer, http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/12/29/two-year-bible-reading-plan/