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Week 1 - December 1-6

Wonderful Counselor

  • The Seed of the Woman

    Reading: Genesis 3:1-15

    REFLECT:

    1. What does God's promise in Genesis 3:15 reveal about His plan for redemption?

    2. Why is it significant that Jesus was promised immediately after sin entered the world?

    3. How does knowing God had a rescue plan from the very beginning strengthen your faith today?

  • The Son of Abraham

    Reading: Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 1:1

    REFLECT:

    1. What promises did God make to Abraham?

    2. How does Jesus fulfill God's promise to bless all nations?

    3. Where is God asking you to trust His promises even when you cannot see the whole picture?

  • The Son of David

    Reading: 2 Samuel 7:8-16; Luke 1:30-33

    REFLECT:

    1. What kind of King did God promise would come through David's family?

    2. How is Jesus different from every earthly king?

    3. What area of your life needs to come more fully under Christ's rule?

  • The Word

    Reading: John 1:1-18

    REFLECT: 

    1.  What does this passage teach about who Jesus was before His birth?

    2. What does it mean that the Word became flesh and lived among us?

    3. How should God's willingness to come near shape your worship?

  • The Lamb of God

    Reading: John 1:29-34; Isaiah 53:4-7

    REFLECT:

    1. Why did John call Jesus the Lamb of God?

    2. What does this title reveal about the purpose of Jesus' coming?

    3. How does Christ's sacrifice change the way you approach God?

  • Wonderful Counselor

    Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7

    REFLECT:

    1. What makes Jesus a wonderful and trustworthy Counselor

    2. Where do you usually look first for wisdom and direction?

    3. How can you intentionally seek Christ's counsel today?

Week 2 - December 7-13

Mighty God

  • Living Water

    Reading: John 4:1-26

    REFLECT:

    1. What kind of thirst was Jesus addressing in the Samaritan woman?

    2. Why can temporary solutions never satisfy our deepest needs?

    3. What part of your soul needs to receive His living water today?

  • The Messiah

    Reading: John 1:35-42; Luke 4:16-21

    REFLECT:

    1. What does it mean that Jesus is the Messiah, or Anointed One?

    2. What were people longing for the Messiah to do?

    3. How have you experienced Jesus as your Deliverer?

  • Faithful and True

    Reading: Revelation 19:11-16; 2 Timothy 2:11-13

    REFLECT:

    1. What do the words faithful and true reveal about Christ's character?

    2. Why can Jesus be trusted even when circumstances are confusing?

    3. What promise or truth of God do you need to hold onto today?

  • Savior

    Reading: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 1:21

    REFLECT: 

    1.  Why do you think the angels announced Jesus as Savior?

    2. What does Jesus save us from, and what does He save us for?

    3. Where have you personally experienced His saving work?

  • Light of the World

    Reading: John 8:12-20

    REFLECT:

    1. What kinds of darkness does Jesus overcome?

    2. Why do people sometimes resist the light?

    3. How can you reflect Christ's light to someone this week?

  • Bread of Life

    Reading: John 6:25-40

    REFLECT:

    1. What deeper hunger is Jesus addressing in this passage?

    2. Where are you tempted to look for lasting satisfaction apart from Christ?

    3. What would it look like to receive from Jesus as your true source today?

  • Mighty God

    Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7; Colossians 1:15-20

    REFLECT:

    1. What do these passages reveal about the power and identity of Jesus?

    2. How does knowing Jesus is mighty change the way you face difficult circumstances?

    3. What burden do you need to surrender to His strength today?

Week 3 - December 14-20

Everlasting Father

  • The Good Shepherd

    Reading: John 10:1-18

    REFLECT:

    1. What qualities of the Good Shepherd stand out to you?

    2. How does Jesus care for His people differently than the world does?

    3. What would it look like to listen for and trust His voice more closely?

  • The Resurrection and the Life

    Reading: John 11:17-27, 38-44

    REFLECT:

    1. What does Jesus reveal about Himself before He raises Lazarus?

    2. How does this title bring hope into situations that feel dead or beyond repair?

    3. Where do you need to trust Jesus as the source of life?

  • The Way, the Truth, and the Life

    Reading: John 14:1-7

    REFLECT:

    1. What does Jesus mean when He says He is the way, the truth, and the life?

    2. How does this claim challenge the idea that all spiritual paths lead to God?

    3. What would following His way look like in one practical decision today?

  • The True Vine

    Reading: John 15:1-11

    REFLECT: 

    1.  What does it mean to remain, or abide, in Jesus?

    2. What happens when we try to produce spiritual fruit apart from Him?

    3. What habit could help you stay more connected to Christ this week?

  • The Cornerstone

    Reading: Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4-8

    REFLECT:

    1. Why is a cornerstone essential to the strength and alignment of a building?

    2. What does it mean for Jesus to be the cornerstone of your life?

    3. Is there any area that needs to be realigned with Him?

  • The Lion of Judah

    Reading: Revelation 5:1-10

    REFLECT:

    1. What does the title Lion of Judah reveal about Jesus' authority and victory?

    2. Why is it powerful that the victorious Lion is also revealed as the slain Lamb?

    3. How does Jesus' victory give you courage today?

  • Everlasting Father

    Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7

    REFLECT:

    1. What does the title Everlasting Father reveal about Jesus' character and His care for His people?

    2. How does knowing that Christ's love and leadership are eternal give you confidence today?

    3. In what area of your life do you need to trust the faithful, unchanging care of Jesus?

Week 4- December 21-27

Prince of Peace

  • The Image of the Invisible God

    Reading: Colossians 1:15-20

    REFLECT:

    1. What do you learn about God by looking at Jesus?

    2. What does this passage reveal about Christ's authority over creation and the Church?

    3. How can you make Jesus more central in your thoughts and decisions today?

  • Alpha and Omega

    Reading: Revelation 21:1-7; 22:12-13

    REFLECT:

    1. What does it mean that Jesus is the beginning and the end?

    2. How does His authority over all of history give you security?

    3. What unfinished situation do you need to entrust to Him?

  • King of Kings

    Reading: Revelation 19:11-16

    REFLECT:

    1. What do these verses reveal about Jesus as the returning King?

    2. How does His rule differ from human power and leadership?

    3. What would it look like to honor Jesus as King in your everyday life?

  • Immanuel, God With Us

    Reading: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25

    REFLECT: 

    1.  What did it cost Mary and Joseph to receive God's plan with obedience?

    2. What does the incarnation reveal about how far God was willing to come for us?

    3. How can you intentionally welcome God's presence into your Christmas celebration?

  • The Name That Saves

    Reading: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 1:21

    REFLECT:

    1. What details in the Christmas story reveal both the humility and glory of Jesus?

    2. What does the name Jesus reveal about the reason He came?

    3. How can you respond to the gift of Christ with worship and gratitude today?

  • The Bridegroom

    Reading: John 3:22-30; Revelation 19:6-9

    REFLECT:

    1. What does the image of a bridegroom reveal about Jesus' love and commitment to His people?

    2. How does this picture help you understand the relationship Jesus desires with His Church?

    3. How can you prepare your heart to live faithfully while waiting for His return?

  • Prince of Peace

    Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7; John 14:25-27

    REFLECT:

    1. How is the peace Jesus gives different from an easy or trouble-free life?

    2. What kind of peace did Jesus come to establish between God and humanity?

    3. What is stealing your peace, and how can you surrender it to Christ?

Week 5 - December 28-31

Lord

  • The Bright Morning Star

    Reading: Revelation 22:12-17

    REFLECT:

    1. What hope is communicated through the image of the morning star?

    2. How does Jesus bring light and hope after seasons of darkness?

    3. Where do you need to look toward Him with renewed expectation?

  • Our Great High Priest

    Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; 7:23-28

    REFLECT:

    1. What does Jesus understand about human weakness and temptation?

    2. Why can we approach God's throne with confidence because of Him?

    3. What need do you want to bring honestly before God today?

  • The Author and Perfecter of Our Faith

    Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3

    REFLECT:

    1. What does it mean that Jesus begins and completes our faith?

    2. What weights or distractions make it harder for you to keep your eyes on Him?

    3. What step of endurance is Jesus asking you to take?

  • Lord

    Reading: Philippians 2:5-11

    REFLECT: 

    1.  What do Jesus' humility and exaltation reveal about the way of God's Kingdom?

    2. What does it mean for every knee to bow and every tongue to confess that Jesus is Lord?

    3. As you enter a new year, what area of your life do you want to surrender more fully to His lordship?