This is our virtual Sunday School Lesson for March 15, 2020. Follow along here, or download these notes.
Today we are discussing the birth of our Savior as recorded in the first chapter of Luke’s gospel. Before you begin the podcast, make sure you have your Bible, a notepad or journal, pens, pencils, highlighters, etc.
If you don't have your Daily Discipleship Guide (Sunday School Book), you can Download Daily Discipleship Guide.
Study notes and questions for discussion:
The Son of God came into the world as a lowly baby, born of the young virgin Mary. This tiny bundle of joy, both fully man and fully God, left the glory of heaven in order to rescue His people from their sins. God’s people had been waiting for centuries for their promised King. As they were on the lookout for a powerful deliverer to arrive on the scene, the humble servant Jesus quietly descended to earth in a way no one expected. The promised Messiah had appeared, though His arrival took shape in such a quiet, meek way that most did not recognize it. In this session, we will take a look at just a few of the truths surrounding Christ’s birth that point to His coming to earth to bring majestic rescue to His precious people.
1. Jesus was born to be the promised eternal King (Luke 1:26-33).
Turn to page 28 in your Daily Discipleship Guide and read Luke 1:26-33. Onpage 28, fill in the blanks:
The virgin birth affirms that the eternal Son of God took on human flesh. The virgin birth is significant in that it serves as a reminder of Old Testament prophecies (Isaiah. 7) while also affirming both the deity and humanity of Christ.
What are some reasons Christians must affirm, believe, and defend the supernatural conception and virgin birth of Jesus? (pause the podcast and write your responses in your notepad or journal)
2. Jesus was born to be the promised mighty Savior (Luke 1:51-55).
Turn to page 29 in your Daily Discipleship Guide and I read Luke 1:51-55. Notice the tense of the verbs used to describe God’s actions in this passage. If you mark in your Bible, underline, circle or highlight the verbs in this passage.
When you find yourself in a difficult, unstable season of life (perhaps like the one we are in today), how can the reality of God’s sovereignty and power help you endure faithfully? (pause the podcast and write your responses in your notepad or journal)
Why is our merciful Savior better than just a powerful one? (pause the podcast and write your responses in your notepad or journal)
3. Jesus was born to be the promised humble Servant (Luke 2:4-7).
Turn in your Daily Discipleship Guide to page 30 and read Luke 2:4-7.
What are some positive examples of condescension (humility) that you have witnessed or experienced? (pause the podcast and write your responses in your notepad or journal)
Read Philippians 2:5-8
On page 30 in your Daily Discipleship Guide, fill in the blanks:
Christ’s Humiliation: Although God the Son was equal with God and worthy of all the glory God receives, He chose to humble Himself by taking on human flesh. He left His glorious state and came in the likeness of sinful flesh, and He experienced a humiliating death on a cross by becoming sin for us so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
As we conclude this Bible study, I want to ask you these questions to ponder all week long, and the rest of your life:
How will you honor God the Son’s condescension to this earth to save sinners?
Will you commit yourself every day to living for Jesus by surrendering your life anew to Him?
Will you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in action and speech?
With whom will share your praises of our mighty Savior so that they would come to Him in faith for salvation from sin, humbling themselves before Him?
As daily follow up to keep this Bible study alive in your mind during the week, turn to pages 32-34 in your Daily Discipleship Guide. Will you devote yourself to completing each day’s assignment? Remember, you must take the initiative with your own discipleship. And will you take the initiative to be responsible for the God-given mandate to disciple you own family?
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