10.12.11

Saturday, December 10

Matthew 2:11-13
In trying to gain control of his life, Herod lost it.  Have you ever tried to get control of something, but end up losing it?  What was it?  How did you feel?

9.12.11

Friday, December 9

Matthew  2:11-12

Make a list of the things that the wise men did.  What is your opinion of it all?  Do you think you would have been able to do what the wise men did?  Why or why not?

8.12.11

Thursday, December 8

Matthew 2:9-10
What happened to the star?  What was the wise men’s reaction? How would you have reacted?

7.12.11

Wednesday, December 7

Matthew 2:8

    Why should the wise men search in that way? Why did Herod say that they should tell him? What do you think about that?

5.12.11

Monday, December 5

Matthew 2:1-2

    Why do you think Herod was so upset?  When was     the last time you had this reaction to something?      What was the outcome?

Tuesday, December 6

Matthew 2:5-6

    In this passage, Herod would have to give up his kingdom if he made room for Christ. Have you  had to forfeit something because you embraced the Christmas Story?

2.10.11

Psalm 8:3

This verse tells us of the great universe.  Have you spent any time lately stargazing? Spend some time looking at the recent pictures from space. Then think whether you can make the same conclusion as the Psalmist in Psalm 8:4.