Main Thought
Christmas is a happy time and a welcome “conclusion” to a busy year and an even busier holiday season. After all the parties and shopping, we just want to take a moment to…. Relax. After all the gifts are opened and the space underneath the tree is empty, what’s next? What happens after Christmas is one of the most important part of our Christianity. The message of Christmas isn’t just for December! It’s a perpetual message meant to be shared throughout the year. What will you do with the timeless message of Jesus coming to earth? There are three main things we can do:
Ponder: Reflect the meaning of the event and the gift.
Praise: Celebrate the gift.
Proclaim - Celebrate the giver and share Him with others.
Main Passage
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
- Isaiah 53:5-6
17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Luke 2:17-20
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought or Passages above?
Which of the three main responses to Christmas (listed above) do you do most naturally?
Which of the three main responses to Christmas (listed above) can you be more intentional about doing?