The Word In The World, Parts 1 and 2 (Advent Week 4, plus Christmas Eve service)

FCC Vision Statement: Building on Exposition, Centering on Christ, Dying in Community, Serving on Mission

John 1:14-18

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The Word In The World, Parts 1 and 2 — Lonnie Bell
4th Sermon of Advent and Christmas Eve sermon
John 1:14-18
23 December (part 1) and 24 December 2018 (part 2)

DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions
1.
 Why does the world try to change Christmas, and in what ways do we see this happening around us?
2.  What is the Incarnation? Have you given much thought to this doctrine?
3.  How does the language “dwelt among us” push us back into the Old Testament?
4.  How do “glory,” “grace,” and “truth” relate to one another in v. 14? How does this impact the way we see and approach Jesus?
5.  Discuss some of the doctrinal errors we should avoid when thinking about the Word becoming flesh?
6.  In what ways does this passage push us to our knees?

References: John 3:19; Matthew 10:34-36; Hebrews 1:2-3; Exodus 40:34-35; Psalm 29:9; Exodus 33:18-19; 34:6-7; Romans 1:3; 1 Timothy 3:16; 2 John 7; Hebrews 2:14; 4:15; Philippians 2:9-10.

The King's Conception Announced

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Luke 1:26-38

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The King's Conception Announced -- Lonnie Bell
Sermon Series: Advent - week 1.
Luke 1:26-38
3 December 2017


Deep Sheet:  Sermon Study Questions
1.  As you reflect on Luke’s purpose for writing (1:4), what would it mean to celebrate with “certainty” this Christmas?
2.  How does this passage communicate that humility is inherent to Christianity?
(John 1:46; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31)
3.  What does Gabriel’s greeting tell us about Mary? How is she a symbol of all who receive Christ? (Ephesians 1:6; Romans 3:24)
4.  What are some of the differences between John the Baptist and Jesus as portrayed in
Luke 1?  What do these differences tell us about the unique significance of Jesus?
5.  What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of David?  How does the never-ending nature of Jesus’ kingdom put hope at the center of Christmas?
(2 Samuel 7:12-14; Psalm 2:6-7; Isaiah 9:6-7)
6.  How does the virgin conception/birth practically increase your confidence in God?
(Genesis 1:2; John 1:1, 14)
7.  How does Mary’s response in v. 38 serve as a beautiful picture of the Christian life?