THE LYRICS OF CHRISTMAS WEEK 2: COME AND BEHOLD HIM STUDY GUIDE
Main Idea: Jesus invites everyone to come to him, and in him we experience a renewal of our faith, real joy and victory in Christ.
Key Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30
Key Principles:
- Jesus helps us to become more faithful.
- Jesus helps us to become more joyful.
- Jesus helps us to become more triumphant.
Discussion Questions:
Read Matthew 11:28, Matthew 9:12-13, and 2 Corinthians 5:17. These verses tell us that Jesus calls the weary, the burdened, and the sinners so that they can become new creations.
- In what ways has the busyness of the Christmas season made you feel weary and burdened?
- Where do you need Christ’s comfort and restoration the most in your life?
Read Isaiah 43:2-3, Luke 2:10-11, and Isaiah 9:6-7. In these passages we learn that Jesus helps us become more faithful, more joyful, and more triumphant.
- Describe a time when you experienced a lack of faith. How did Christ help restore your faith?
- What types of circumstances most often cause you to question your faith?
- What’s robbing you of your joy? What steps do you need to take to regain your joy through Christ?
- How would you describe the difference between happiness and joy in your life?
- Where do you need Jesus’ help to become triumphant in overcoming an obstacle you are facing?
Next Steps: What steps can you take to place more of your focus on Christ during this Christmas season?
- Tell God where in life you feel weary and burdened. Ask for his comfort and restoration.
- Ask God to continue strengthening your faith in him. Share with him the ways you may be struggling in your faith.
- Tell God what’s robbing you of your joy. Ask Him to help you regain your joy.
- Thank God for continually making you more faithful, more joyful, and more triumphant.
- Ask God to help you become triumphant in all areas of your life.
Start praying. Be bold, and pray with power.
- Father, renew my faith and give me the joy and victory through Christ Jesus!