12.15.24 Huddle
Opening Discussion
Complete the phrase: It doesn’t feel like Christmas until…
Read and Discuss
John 1:9-13
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was created through him, and yet the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name, 13 who were born, not of natural descent, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God.
- Why did Jesus’ own people not receive Him?
- Why was Jesus called the true light?
- What’s an example of false light?
- What are some ways your life reflects the light of Christ to those around you?
Extra Questions
- What does it mean to be born of God?
- What did it take for you to become a follower of Jesus?
- Once we are His children, what happens in a person’s life?
2 Corinthians 5:7
7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Matthew 6:1
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward with your Father in heaven.”
- How does following the true light help us walk by faith?
- What are some areas in your life right now where you are walking by faith?
- How can you make sure that the way you live is for the Lord’s glory and not to be recognized by others?
Extra Questions
- How can we walk by faith and still “bring our brain to church?”
- What are ways people practice their righteousness in front of others?
- When you realize your place as children in God’s kingdom, how does that help you live your life for His glory?
Discipleship Questions
- What is one area of your life where you need to walk by faith more?
- What can you do this week to take a step of faith in that area?
- Who is someone you can tell about Jesus this week?
Memorize it!
2 Corinthians 5:7
7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Prayer TACOS!
Thanksgiving- Thank the Lord for giving us the right to be Children of God
Adoration- Praise the Lord for sending the true light
Confess to the times you have done your good works for other people’s praise
Others- Ask the Lord to give you an opportunity to show someone that Jesus is the light of the world
Self- Pray that the Lord would help you to walk by faith this week