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Church at the Shores
Light the Way - John the Baptist
Light the Way is an Advent series that helps us slow down, lift our eyes, and rediscover the light of Jesus breaking into a dark world. Each week, we look at a person or moment in Scripture that points beyond itself to the One who came to save, to heal, and to restore. Together we learn what it means to receive the light of Christ and then carry that light into the world around us.
Locations & Times
Church at the Shores
541 Cotton Creek Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Friday 1:00 PM
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Light the Way
John the Baptist
Advent is a season set apart for preparing our hearts for Jesus. We look back with gratitude at His birth, and we look ahead with hope to His return.
Read: Malachi 3:1, Luke 1:39-42, and John 1:23-27
5 WAYS JOHN THE BAPTIST LIVED TO LIGHT THE WAY
He Knew Who He Was and Who He Was Not
Notes:
He Spoke the Truth That Was Hard to Hear, but Necessary to Heal
Notes:
He Pointed People to Jesus, Not Himself
Notes:
He Lived Simply So He Could Stay Focused
Questions to Consider:
What part of my life is moving faster than my soul can handle?
What am I avoiding feeling because I am too busy to notice it?
Where am I saying “yes” out of fear rather than out of freedom?
Notes:
He Completed the Assignment God Gave Him
Notes:
John the Baptist
Advent is a season set apart for preparing our hearts for Jesus. We look back with gratitude at His birth, and we look ahead with hope to His return.
Read: Malachi 3:1, Luke 1:39-42, and John 1:23-27
5 WAYS JOHN THE BAPTIST LIVED TO LIGHT THE WAY
He Knew Who He Was and Who He Was Not
Notes:
He Spoke the Truth That Was Hard to Hear, but Necessary to Heal
Notes:
He Pointed People to Jesus, Not Himself
Notes:
He Lived Simply So He Could Stay Focused
Questions to Consider:
What part of my life is moving faster than my soul can handle?
What am I avoiding feeling because I am too busy to notice it?
Where am I saying “yes” out of fear rather than out of freedom?
Notes:
He Completed the Assignment God Gave Him
Notes:
These questions are here to help you lead a great small group. Whether you meet at home, at work, or at church, use this simple practice:
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
E – Encourage
Focus on encouraging each other. Start with a win or something good.
S – Scripture
Read the passage from Sunday out loud. Let it lead the way.
P – Pray
Use the discussion questions. End by praying together.
N – Next Step
Look for one way to help each other take a next step with Jesus.
You do not need to know it all. Just show up, stay open, and trust that God will move.
What is one Christmas tradition your family does every year that you look forward to the most, and why does it matter to you?
What did connected with you most from this message?
John knew who he was and who he was not. What is one area of life where you feel most tempted to define yourself by what others expect rather than who God says you are?
What part of my life is moving faster than my soul can handle?
What am I avoiding feeling because I am too busy to notice it?
Where am I saying “yes” out of fear rather than out of freedom?
What did connected with you most from this message?
John knew who he was and who he was not. What is one area of life where you feel most tempted to define yourself by what others expect rather than who God says you are?
What part of my life is moving faster than my soul can handle?
What am I avoiding feeling because I am too busy to notice it?
Where am I saying “yes” out of fear rather than out of freedom?