Expecting A Child

Saturday, December 20, 2014
Luke 2:1-7 KJV 

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Why did Joseph and his family leave Nazareth? (v.1-5)
2) What happened while they were in Bethlehem? (v.6)
3) What did Mary do with her first born baby? Why? (v.7)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
4) What circumstances has the Lord orchestrated in your life that caused you to make a major life change?
5) What circumstances has the Lord allowed in your life that drew you closer to Him?
6) Has a major life change negatively impacted your relationship(s) and/or daily routine? If so, please explain how and what the long-term consequences of that change were?

LIFE LESSONS
6) The Lord allows major life changes to draw us closer to Himself.
7) The Lord orchestrates major life changes to lead us closer to our divine destiny.
8) Major life changes are inevitable. We please the Father when we do not allow those changes to negate our trust in Him.