Mark continues our Questions of Christmas with the unspoken but important question- What shall we call him? This message explores the power of a name, Jesus-centered salvation and how God becomes visible.
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Matthew 1:18-25
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. What is the lineage of your last name?
2. What do you make of how Matthew starts his Gospel- through the line of descendants from Abraham to Mary and Joseph? What significance do you have of this lineage?
3. Read Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph is silent in this account, so we don't know about his internal world. How would you respond to the promise the angel made? What questions would you hold?
4. What from the sermon has stayed with you- as encouraging, curious or confusing?
5. How do you feel about the delineation between Joshua and Jesus, and their embodiment of different kinds of salvation?
6. Mark shared - One of the great issues the modern church must grapple with in American society is our relationship to power. Do you believe that? Where is that manifesting?
7. Spend time considering where in your life you need to release the power of Jesus' name and his saving work.
