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The Greatest story ever told begins with the birth of Jesus.
Discussion Questions
Start Talking
How many Christmas parties/events do you typically go to during the holiday season?
Do you find these stressful or fun? Or maybe both?
Do you ever say “no” to getting together or going to a party?
Why do you say no?
Are you worried about hurting anyone’s feelings?
Describe the most stress-inducing person you are around during the holidays (no names please).
Do you spend the holidays/have any family members who are spiritually lost?
Have you ever felt afraid to talk about your faith and Christmas at family gatherings?
Read This
Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-22
Although Paul says he is free in this passage, why does he say he becomes like a slave to everyone (V. 19, 22)?
Read Acts 17:2-3
What did Paul do at the synagogue?
How do we know that this is what he normally did when he was in a town?
Read Acts 17:10-11
What did Paul and Silas do upon arriving in Berea?
Why were the Berean Jews considered to be of more noble character?
Read Acts 17:16-17
What distressed Paul when he arrived in Athens?
What did he do?
Read Acts 17: 19-21
What was the response of the Athenians to Paul’s message here?
Where did they take him?
Read Acts 17:22-23
At this point Paul is no longer in the synagogues among other Jews. So how does he approach them and their beliefs?
What does he use to open the door to telling them about the one true God?
Read Acts 17: 32-34
Did everyone Paul talked to believe?
Were there any that did believe?
What Now
How can you connect with a family member who is an unbeliever?
Do you share a common hobby or interest?
Can you learn more about their job or passions?
How comfortable are you in sharing your testimony on how God has changed your life?
Are you comfortable sharing your story with your family?
What are some things that keep you from sharing with your family?
Has your family witnessed how your life has been changed?
Let’s take time as a group to work on our Testimony Recipe:
1. Choose which story to tell - Either a story of salvation or growth
2. Take time to prepare, practice, and pray
3. Be curious and connect - ask lots of questions
4. Share it with confidence - Rom 1:16
5. Invite to take a step
No one can deny your story when your story is a lifestyle.
Additional Series Resources
2023 Scripture Reading Plan
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15
Scripture: Romans 1:16