Introduction:
(Luke 2:22-36)
- Mary and Joseph were expected to Follow the law, which They did. (Luke 2:22-24)
See: Lev 12:4, 6, 8
- Simeon expected to See the Messiah, which He Did! (Luke 2:25-32)
See Isaiah 42:1,6-7 | Isaiah 49:5-6
- I am expected to Believe in Jesus, which I Do. (Luke 2:33-35)
Acts 17:30 - The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent...
1 John 3:23 - And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ
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Small Group Discussion
Read Luke 2:22-35
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Have you ever felt so unclean or so unworthy that you thought God could not possibly have anything to do with you? Does the knowledge that Jesus makes everyone He touches clean and holy change your perspective?
Share an example of a time you waited on or cried out to God – did you focus on your circumstances, or on His promises and His Holy Spirit? If you are going through trying circumstances now, how can knowing His Word and listening for the Holy Spirit’s counsel give you hope?
Have you repented and believed in Jesus for salvation?
Consider this statement: “Salvation requires obedience” (See Acts 17:30 and 1 John 3:23). Discuss.
Breakout
Pray for one another.