Hope
What is the difference in hope and optimism?
Through Jesus' birth we have hope that God fulfills his promises. Optimism is just thinking that things will work out. Our hope is in Jesus.
What is the greatest commandment (from the OT)?
Love the Lord your God
What did Nick have you draw on a plate above your head?
Christmas tree and fireplace with stockings
What was one of the items in the holiday bag that you could touch and feel but not see?
bell, Christmas card, ornament, candle, cross, star cookie cutter, gift bag
What is the Hebrew word for peace?
Shalom
What does Immanuel mean?
God with us
Love the Lord your God with all your _____, with all your ______, and with all your ______. Duet 6:5
heart, soul, strength
What was the good news that brought great joy to all the people? (Luke 2:10)
Our Savior, Christ the Lord, was born in Bethlehem!
Who gives us peace with God? He is called the Prince of Peace. (Romans 5:1)
Jesus
What is a powerful name for Jesus given in Isaiah 9:6?
Wonderful counselor; Mighty God; Everlasting Father; Prince of Peace
Jesus follows up the greatest commandment with another love commandment in the New Testament. What is it? (Matt 22:39)
Love your neighbor as yourself
John is filled with joy and his joy is complete with Jesus' ministry. Referring to Jesus, John says, "He must become ______, I must become ______." (John 3:30)
Greater; less
The Hebrew word for peace has what meaning?
To make complete or whole; restore to wholeness
Mary was visited by an angel to tell her she would give birth to a child who would be called Jesus. What was the angel's name? (Luke 1:26)
Gabriel
Is it possible to Love God without loving others?
No
How does a Christian display joy even when their circumstances are difficult?
Because we have Jesus we have hope regardless of our circumstances.
Phil 4:6 says do not be anxious about anything, but ______...so that you will have the peace of God.
Pray about everything
Mary asked how she would be with child since she was a virgin. The angel said the ______ _______ will come upon you. (Luke 1:35)
Holy Spirit
Where does your love for God start? (1 John 4:7)
He (God) first loved us
Being filled with the Spirit we have fruits. Name 3 fruits of the Spirit.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control
What physically happened when Jesus died on the cross (symbolizing the wholeness restored for our relationship with God)? (Matt 25:51)
Veil in the temple was torn--Jesus made a way for us to come directly to God through Jesus' death and resurrection.