Rewriting Christmas - Away in a Manger
God enters into the chaos of our everyday lives.
What’s one idea from the message that stood out to you? Why do you think it grabbed you?
What are the best and worst parts of the chaos that comes with Christmas? Why?
If a painting were done like Peter Bruegel’s to show the birth of Jesus in our current day, what do you imagine it would look like?
Read: Luke 2:1-7.
What do you do to keep your attention on Christ’s birth at Christmas?
What was the biggest change presented in the message from your picture of the birth of Christ? How do you feel about it changing?
What can we learn by looking at the hospitality in this passage that is given to Joseph and Mary?
How does the chaos of Christmas hinder you spiritually?
Do you feel like Christ enters the chaos of your life? Why or why not?
Who do you know that has a really chaotic Christmas season? How can you help them?
Prayer: Pray that we don’t let the craziness of the holiday season distract us from its purpose.