In this Christmas Day message, Pastor David Buegler teaches on Isaiah’s prophecy about the coming Messiah and the fulfillment in John’s Gospel. God became man to redeem us from the fall. The profundity of God taking on flesh, living in our midst, and atoning for our sins is unmeasurable. The fact that He rose from the dead is more wonderful than we can express.
Sermon Discussion Questions – 12/25/22 – Pastor David Buegler
1. The Old Testament Tabernacle was where God came to dwell with His people. Today it is in His Holy Word and Sacraments (The Church) where God meets His people. What does that say about the challenge St Paul congregation has in this new year to GATHER TOGETHER in holy fellowship?
2. Martin Luther said the Word of God is the swaddling clothes in which the Baby Jesus lies. What does that say about the challenge St. Paul congregation has in this new year to GROW (from cradle to grave) in our walk with Jesus?
3. Jesus came to dwell among us NOT to be served......but to SERVE and give His life as a ransom for all. What does that say about the challenge St Paul congregation has in this new year to serve AND GIVE of ourselves as servants of all? What should that look like?
4. God took upon Himself our flesh. He became human. He “moved into our neighborhood”. He did it to proclaim His saving love for all. What does that say about the challenge St. Paul congregation has in this new year to GO.....to move into our neighborhoods to proclaim God’s saving love for all?
5. The Christmas challenge for the year to come is simple: GATHER, GROW, GIVE AND GO. Discuss new and fresh ways you would like to be a part of being an everyday missionary for the NEW BORN KING?