“Wonder” Discussion Questions
November 23, 2025 - His Wonderful Story of Grace
How do you feel entering into this Christmas Season? Read Matthew 1:20-23. Are you dreading it? Is it too early? Is it too familiar?
According to Peter, John, and Paul, what was chosen from BEFORE the beginning of creation?
How was grace found in the creation account? Read Colossians 1:15-20. How is it grace to be created by, through, and for His redemptive plan?
How was grace forecast in Genesis 3:15 and 21? What does this say about every story following this account?
How did this need for grace become exhibited for ALL of mankind in Genesis 6:5-8
Why is the account of Abraham and Isaac a needed story to forecast Man's need for grace, God's provision of grace, and the thread of grace running through his descendants?
What does God show us through this grace running through Abe, to Isaac, to Jacob, through Joseph, and to Judah?
How was God painting a picture through His provision in the Exodus story? What stands out to you?
The Law and the Temple Sacrifice System were built to remind man of his inability and need for God's temporary provision of grace. How did this system show man's future failure and the need for a permanent Savior?
How do the Psalms tell the rest of man's story leading up to Jesus?
How do the Prophets describe Jesus as the one who would become God's permanent solution for all of time?
How does this prologue of several thousand years build up a deeper meaning and sense of awe as you read through the narrative of Jesus' birth?
How can you begin this season by sitting in a deeper appreciation and sense of wonder as you see how great this narrative of Wonderful Grace truly is?
November 20, 2025 - Looking Upon the Serpent in the Wilderness
Have you ever been awestruck by something and couldn't look away? What was it, and what made it so alluring?
Out of all the things that God could have used to discipline the Israelites, why do you think he chose snakes?
Why do you think Jesus chose to fulfill the typology of the serpent being raised up?
Nicodemus clearly went to Jesus' crucifixion, and he came prepared with 75lbs of oil & spices. Do you think he was already convinced of Jesus before or after seeing him raised up on the cross like the bronze serpent?
December 7, 2025 - The Gospel of Great Joy
Have you ever considered the Angel's perspective through time leading up to the birth of Jesus? How excited would you be if you had spent thousands of years waiting for this moment?
Read Genesis 12:1-3. How does God promise to use geography to demonstrate His plans?
Read Deuteronomy 11:8-17. What is God engraining in His people by using the land, agriculture, and water? If you can, take a moment as a group and think through what life would be like in the primitive world and living dependently on rains from heaven in the dessert and in the promised land.
What should this lifestyle engrain in people concerning salvation, dependency, and provision?
How did God reinforce this truth through the Feast of Booths? Talk through defining joy as being abundantly grateful for His salvation and finding gratitude for His abundant provision.
Read through the scriptures that connect this theme with living waters. How did Israel struggle to be grateful and dependent on His provision?
Isaiah 12:1-3
Jeremiah 2:12-13
Ezekiel 36:26-37
Zechariah 14:8 & Ezekiel 47
Read John 7:37-39. How was Jesus connecting the obvious dots for those in Jerusalem?
Read Luke 2:8-14. With all of this in mind, talk about the Angels’ perspective in Jesus' fulfillment.
How do you see Jesus fulfilling Genesis 12:1-3 geographically in Acts 1:8?
How wonderful is Jesus' salvation and provision in your life?