• Series Name: Christmas Angels
• Message Title: The Angels and the Shepherds
• Short Summary: This message explores the profound moment when angels announced the birth of Jesus to humble shepherds, emphasizing God's desire to be present and involved in the lives of the humble and lowly. It challenges us to embrace humility, recognize God's presence, and trust in His plans, even when life humbles us.

Icebreaker Question

• What is the most humbling job or task you've ever had to do, and what did you learn from that experience?

Review of the Previous Week’s "I Will" Statement

• Reflect on any personal insights or changes you experienced after last week's discussion. Did you notice any areas in your life where you felt God was leading you to trust Him more?

Five Discussion Questions (Core Focus)

1. Reflecting on the Message:
   • The message highlighted the shepherds' humble status and God's choice to reveal the birth of Jesus to them. How does this story in Luke 2:8-20 challenge your understanding of who God values and chooses to use?
   • Context: The shepherds were considered lowly and unclean, yet God chose them for a divine revelation.
   • Life Application: How can you embrace humility in your own life to be more open to God's presence and guidance?
2. Personal Experience with Humility:
   • Describe a time when you felt humbled by life's circumstances. What emotions did you experience, and how did you see God at work during that time?
   • Context: The message shared personal stories of humbling experiences and how they can lead to deeper reliance on God.
   • Life Application: How can you use past humbling experiences to strengthen your faith and trust in God?
3. God's Presence in Our Lives:
   • The message emphasized that God desires to be personally involved in our lives. How have you experienced God's presence in a personal way recently?
   • Context: The angels' announcement to the shepherds was a personal and powerful encounter with God's presence.
   • Life Application: What steps can you take to become more aware of God's presence in your daily life?
4. Trusting God in Uncertainty:
   • The message encouraged trusting God even when life is uncertain. Could you describe a time when you struggled with uncertainty? What emotions did you experience, and how did you see (or not see) God at work?
   • Context: The message shared stories of uncertainty and the importance of trusting God's plan.
   • Life Application: How can you cultivate a deeper trust in God during uncertain times?
5. Letting Go and Letting God Lead:
   • The message concluded with the challenge to let go and let God lead. What is one area of your life where you need to relinquish control and trust God more fully?
   • Context: The message used the metaphor of holding sand to illustrate the futility of trying to control everything.
   • Life Application: What practical steps can you take this week to let go and allow God to lead in that area?

This Week’s "I Will" Statement

• I will slow down and let God lead. 

Prayer Prompts

1. Prayer Requests: Invite participants to share any personal prayer requests they have.
2. Humility and Trust: Pray for the humility to recognize God's presence and the trust to follow His lead, especially in areas where we feel uncertain or out of control.
3. God's Personal Involvement: Pray for each participant to experience God's personal involvement in their lives, bringing peace, hope, and guidance.

Rewatch the Message

• Watch the message again here.