Angels we Have Heard on High, Joy to The World / Shout for Joy, Emmanuel God With Us, Hope Has Come, I Speak Jesus, His

What is your favorite Christmas carol that brings up hope in your heart, no matter what situation you find yourself in this season?

8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

(Luke 2:10-13, 20, Romans 8:31-32)

(Micah 5:2, Zechariah 14:4, Acts 1:11-12, Luke 2:12, 16-18, Luke 21:27, Matthew 24:30, Luke 2:11, 2 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 16:26-27, Luke 2:10, Acts 10:42,
2 Thessalonians 1, Matthew 24:6-8, Ezekiel 38:15-16, 39:1-6, Zechariah 14:2-4, 12:10)

(Matthew 2:1-12, 15:7-9, Luke 2:15-16, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12)

Restate the verse in your own words.

• What did you like about these verses?
• What did you learn about God?
• What did you learn about people?
• What did you learn about Christmas?
• What did you learn about following Jesus?

Based on this lesson on “Jesus Is Our Sure Hope: Worship Him”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.

Simple

Measurable

Appropriate

Realistic

Time-bound

“I Will _____________________________”

Who will you share these truths to this week?

Pray for people around you to discover Jesus, our sure hope this Christmas.

Do your part to tell others about what you have seen and heard about Christ in your own life!

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• God’s help and comfort, salvation for Israel, wisdom for their leaders in government, military and their soldiers as they defend themselves against terrorists’ attacks

• Rescue of the Israelites taken as hostages.

• War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented; conflict in African, East Asian and Middle East countries to stop.

• CCFers would honor and love God and make disciples.

• Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).

• Ministries and churches expansion worldwide.

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for
all the people; 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”