Skip to main content

I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: Who's in charge here?


Icebreaker:
Who was in charge at your childhood home? Mom? Dad? Grandma?
How are chores divided in your home?

Overview:
In the movie, The Santa Clause,” actor Tim Allen dons a Santa suit and magically appears at the North Pole. He asks the elves, “Who’s in charge here?” and they reply, “You are!” The new Santa is totally overwhelmed by his expanding responsibilities and waistline.

The true measure of leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. – John Maxwell

Mary’s betrothed, Joseph, found himself in an extremely difficult situation. After careful consideration, he decided on a plan to quietly break his engagement to Mary and let her deal with the unexpected pregnancy alone. God had a different plan for Joseph. An angel appeared in a dream to tell Joseph he was in charge and what his responsibilities would be concerning his new wife and son.

When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him. – Matthew 1:24 ESV

Discussion:

Read Matthew 1:18-25.

Why did God choose Joseph?

How hard was this assignment for Joseph?

How did Joseph demonstrate obedience to God?

What would Jesus learn in Joseph’s home?

What is influence?

Why is influence a measure of leadership?

How does Joseph’s life influence you?


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Surprises In The Dirt

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Rev. Kimberly Majeski at the Grace Place on Sunday, November 3, 2013. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us. Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week) Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic) Remember some big events that created a lot of dirt:   Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger Collapse of the World Trade Center Building a new house Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “We Won’t Be Shaken...
Post a Comment
Read more

MAXIMUM IMPACT: Expanding our Impact

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Kathy Tack at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 19, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first. These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us. Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week) Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic) What is the biggest project you have ever attempted? Would you rather start from scratch or use a kit? What makes creating something from nothing so exciting? Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent) “Together We Go to Ma...
1 comment
Read more

BROKEN: Broken Communication

Daily devotionals have been prepared to accompany the First Quarter Series, BROKEN.  They are available at the Welcome Center or online at www.gpbrokenstudy.blogspot.com .  The following questions can be used as a weekly recap in a small group setting or as a personal study aid for the sermon preached by Senior Pastor, Tommy Dove, at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 29, 2017.  Past sermons are available offline at www.nashvillechurch.com .   Click on “Media” and then “BROKEN” to view the video. Small group members are encouraged to bring their completed daily devotionals to their weekly group sessions to share their BROKEN discoveries with their group.  For more information on participating in a Life Group study, contact Pastor Jon Green. Weekly Warm-up: How does technology aid in your communication? How does it hurt your communication? What rules does your family have regarding technology? Watch Weekly Video: (optional) Weekly ...
Post a Comment
Read more