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Go Deeper This Week

Scripture and questions for study and reflection:

Today is the second Sunday of Advent and we are continuing our sermon series \\u201cA Savior is Born.\\u201d This morning we will learn a little more about a small town called Bethlehem and how the story of Christmas plays out every day, even in today\\u2019s world.

1. Last week we were reminded of God\\u2019s \\u201ccrazy ask\\u201d of Mary. Have you had the opportunity to ponder any of God\\u2019s \\u201ccrazy asks\\u201d of you? How are you planning to respond to Him?

2. Read Micah 5:2. What is the relevance of this Scripture text? What is it referring too?

3. Read Luke 2:1-4. What is the significance of Bethlehem? Why do you think God wanted Mary to give birth to Jesus in Bethlehem?

4. Why do you think Pastor Pete Briscoe referenced the Book of Ruth for this second week of Advent, which represents \\u201cpeace\\u201d?

5. Pastor Pete Briscoe, in this study, introduces seven key thoughts that he discusses throughout the book of Ruth:Desperation, Despondency, Dropping-in, Loving-kindness, Availability, Redeeming and Including. Can you relate to any of these key thoughts? Do any of them remind you of your own story of salvation and redemption?

6. What are your thoughts on genealogy? Have you ever researched your own genealogy? Are or were you surprised by your own lineage? What do you think of Jesus\\u2019 genealogy? Are you surprised by His lineage? What do you think about some of the \\u201ccharacters\\u201d in His lineage? What does this tell you about Jesus? What does it tell you about you?

Prayer for the Week:
God of peace, help us to see you in all that we are doing. Help us to know that you are the Lord of Lords and the Prince of Peace. Give us the power to trade in our desperation for your powerful and life-giving peace. Amen.