Sunday, January 2, 2011

Questions and Personal Reflection based on “What star are you going to follow in 2011”

Questions and Personal Reflection based on “What star are you going to follow in 2011”

Read the sermon here.
  1. Discuss the difference between some of the things you thought you knew about the Magi and the actual facts about them in Scripture.
  2. Why did Herod have all the boys under two years of age killed?
  3. What are your treasures? Do you give of them to God?
  4. What are some of the signs of Jesus in the world (and the place where you live) today?
  5. “Such is the power of Jesus, and the name of Jesus, that there is absolutely no room for neutrality.” True or False?
  6. Comment on: “We are sometimes the only gospel that other people read.”  What does it mean to live the gospel? How can you live the gospel in 2011?
  7. Is your giving sacrificial?
  8. In the sermon, only one reason was explored regarding “going back by a different route.” What are some other reasons?
  9. What star, what light, are you going to look to for guidance in 2011?