The Vineyard- December 23, 2012

The Vineyard

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Luke 2:1-21

-          What brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem?  Why was Bethlehem a significant city?

-          Who was Joseph a descendent of?  Why was this important?

-          The angels’ proclamation of peace on earth is actually universal in that God’s favor is shown to the entire earth through the birth of the Messiah.  How has Jesus brought peace to your life?

-          By the end of the story, the shepherds have taken on the role of the angels by proclaiming to all the good news of Jesus entry into the world.  Has your encounter with Jesus’ caused you to echo the angels’ proclamation of good news to all men?  If not, why?

Hebrews 9:1-10

-          Where was worship conducted under the old covenant?

-          What type of things were present in the tent where worship took place? 

-          What was in the Most Holy Place, or the Holy of Holies?

-          What did the priest have to do on behalf of the people?

-          What was the sign that the way into the holy places was not yet open?