StoneBridge Community Church
Associate Pastor Jonathan Lusche
Luke 2:21-39
It's the week following Christmas.
Similarly this weekend at StoneBridge, we're examining the scripture from the Gospel of Luke that describes the events of the baby Jesus, Joseph, and Mary commencing the the week after his birth. We'll focus on the attributes of the prophet Anna.
Luke 2:21-22 NIV
Luke 2:36-39 NIV
Luke 2:37 NIV
Luke 2:37 NIV
Luke 2:38 NIV
GROWTH GROUP / PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. Who in your life has been a positive influence and role model to you? Did the role model somehow change the trajectory of your life in some way? If so, how?
2. Are you good at waiting? What do you do while waiting? Regarding patience and perseverance, how would you score yourself? Reflecting on Anna’s example, how might you improve in this area?
3. How do you honestly feel about worship? What is most meaningful to you about worship? Does Anna’s example inspire you? If so, how?
4. How do you honestly feel about witnessing? Do you feel witnessing is the same as evangelism? How are the similar? How are they different? Does Anna’s example inspire you? If so, how?
NEXT STEPS:
- Reflect on Anna’s example of patience. How might you improve in this area of your life?
- Reflect on Anna's example of worship. How might you improve in this area of your life?
- Reflect on Anna’s example of witnessing. How does Anna inspire you?
- Prayerfully consider and allow Anna’s example to influence your New Year’s resolutions.
We encourage you to use Facebook, Instagram, and other social media to share images, quotes, links, or what you've learned from this week's message and YouVersion message notes. Social media can also be a great way of inviting your friends to worship and special events.