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The Passage Luke 3:1-6 (other passages Luke 1:68-79, Philippians 1:3-11, Malachi 3:1-4)

The One Thing Advent: Responding

Growgroup Discussion Starters

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K1 Have you tried the new Timbiebs? What do you think? (don't know what that is? Google it😊!)

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G1 How would you describe liminal / threshold living? In what way do you see it impacting your life?

G2 Read Luke 3:1-2 and list how many historical figures are mentioned? Why did John go to all this trouble to historically place John the Baptizer? Why is it important to your faith that Jesus is a King who is historical?

G3 Read Luke 3:6. “All people will see God’s salvation”. What do you think Isaiah meant by this (original quote is Isaiah 40:3-5) and do you think it will ever be fulfilled? If so, how? Why is it important to your faith that Jesus is a King who us universal?

G4 Read Luke 3:5-6. What are the preconditions to “all people [seeing] God’s salvation”? How is God calling you to prepare the way for Him? What is one way you can make straight paths in your life?

G5 Read Luke 1:77-79 (Zechariah’s song). In what way is this passage a powerful presentation of the impact of the gospel on someone’s life? What phrase speaks loudest to you?

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S1 Advent is a time of preparation, often involving repentance. Malachi 3:2-3 describes Jesus as “the Lord you are seeking...whom you desire...”. Pour out your heart and tell King Jesus how you desire Him. The passage then goes on “But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears?” Remind yourself that the reason you can stand before God is because of King Jesus’ death and resurrection. Confess your sins and receive His forgiveness.