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Scripture and questions for study and reflection:

1. This morning we complete our sermon series that has allowed us to recognize through the character George Bailey...that this is indeed \\u201cA Wonderful Life.\\u201d What is your take-away or take-aways from this sermon series? Will it help you make this Christmas season more hopeful? Peaceful? Joyful? Loving? Share your thoughts.

2. At this time of the year, it\\u2019s easy to focus on the material world, what we have and what we think we need. Does chasing after worldly wealth ever make anyone truly happy? Read the following Scripture passages and discuss how the apostle Paul speaks about being content: Philippians 4:11-12, 1 Timothy 6:7-9 and Hebrews 13:5. Discuss.

3. When was the last time you thanked God for the way in which He has blessed you? Do you believe that God loves you so much that He sent His Son to die for you? Take a moment and count your blessings.

4. Read John 15:12-14. What does Jesus call us if we do what He commands us? What does He want us to do? How do we obey Him? It\\u2019s easy to love those that love us...but, what can we learn about what we have, and what Jesus has done for us? How will this
help us to love others?

5. What (and who) are you most grateful for, this Christmas?

6. How will you find the Lord this Christmas? Will you find Him as a helpless baby, who was born into a poor family, growing up as a carpenter, who mixed with sinners and was nailed to a cross? Pure love...is that who we think God is? Share your feelings.

Prayer of the Week:

God help us to see people through your eyes. Help us to love them as
you love them. Help us to love you with our full heart, mind, soul and
strength. As we go out and share your love, help us shine your Light
for the whole world to see so that you might be glorified. Amen.