December 13 – Luke 2:1-7
How was Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies?
What was the point of the census?
December 14 – Mark12:13-17
How often do we try to manipulate God to try to get out of something?
What is more important, our questions, or the intentions behind those questions?
December 15 – 1 Samuel 8:1-22
Was Israel rejecting Samuel or God?
Why do we desire a king or leader that we can see, feel and or touch?
How often do we want to be judged by human standards and not God’s standards?
Do we truly understand the consequences of our desires?
December 16 – Isaiah 9:1-7
Is God’s joy subjective or objective?
How is God’s wisdom different than our wisdom?
What is the difference between light and darkness?
December 17 – Romans 13:1-7
What does it mean to be subject to government?
Do we honor God by being obedient to our local and national government?
Is the civil government really put in place by God and if so, for what purpose?
December 18 – Hebrews 13:15-21
Can we have obedience without submission?
What does it mean to continually sacrifice?
Why do we have issues of submission to those we disagree with or hate?
December 19 – Philippians 2:5-11
What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?
Are we willing to be obedient even if it costs us something great?
Why is being a servant so hard?