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Fear Not

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BIG IDEA:
The presence of the Savior casts out fear.
TEACHING POINTS:

• We don’t have to fear because God keeps His promises.

• We don’t have to fear because of God’s presence.

• God shows up in unexpected places: Mary of Nazareth, the shepherds.

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 41:10 NLT, Luke 1:30 NLT, Luke 2:10 NLT

Discussion Guide will be posted on Sunday at 3pm.

OPENING QUESTIONS:
  1. From last week’s message on Grief, how did you handle grief this week or how were you able to walk alongside someone else in their grief?
  2. What is one thing that you are thankful for this week?
  3. What is something that was stressful or difficult this week and how can we help?
IN THE WORD:
  1. Why should the nation of Israel not fear according to Isaiah? Isaiah 41:8-10 NLT
  2. What were some of the reasons Mary was afraid? Luke 1:26-33 NLT
  3. How did Mary respond to the angel? Luke 1:34-38 NLT
  4. Imagine you are one of the shepherds. What would have been fearful about the nighttime visit from the Angels? Luke 2:8-14 NLT
  5. How did the shepherds respond? Luke 2:15-20 NLT
  6. What is unexpected about the angel visits in Luke 1 NIV & Luke 2 NLT?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
  1. When was the last time you were afraid; how did you respond?
  2. Why is it difficult for us to experience God’s presence when we’re afraid?
  3. Who and how could you walk alongside someone this week who is experiencing fear?
  4. Where could God unexpectedly show up or use you this Christmas to have or give someone else peace?

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