Week 1 - The New Testament

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New Testament

Matthew 1 ~ Matthew 2 ~ Luke 1 ~ Luke 2 ~ John 1 

1. Why do you think God included the genealogies of Jesus (Matthew 1 and also Luke 3)?  What is different between them?  What names do you recognize? Do any names appear that surprise you? How does this matter to us today?

2.  How does the name “Immanuel” of Jesus impact you?

3. What kind of faith do you think it took for the wise men to make the journey they made?  How does that encourage your faith?

4. Why was Luke written (Luke 1:4)?  How does that encourage you to be more diligent in Bible reading in the year ahead?

5. How does the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:5-25) challenge or encourage you?

6. Why do you think God sent angels alongside the sending of His Son?

7. Read Mary’s song (Luke 1:46-55).  What do you love about this?

8. What do you think about Simeon and Anna’s appearance in Luke 2?  How does their example inspire you?

9. Which is your favorite verse from John 1? Why?