The Advent Files 3 - Joseph

Matthew 1:17-25

The Big Idea: Wake up and answer God's call, for it is worth everything that it costs.

Law and Grace: v19

Law is a Teacher, Love is The Guide

Galatians 3:24-25

Matthew 22:37-40

‭Your Role in God’s Work: v17; 20

The Angel’s Pitch:

•Do not allow fear to make you miss God 

•You are participating in God’s Master Plan of redemption

The Biggest Enemy You Face: v20, 24-25

Joseph, like you and me, is essential to God’s plan and completely dispensable. 

Proverbs 3:34

Ever since Genesis 3, THE enemy that brings us down is our love of self.

RESPONSE:

•What is God saying to you?

•What will you do about it?

•Who can you encourage this week?

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's Passage: Psalm 27:7-14

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)