“Surrender”
Matthew 1-2; Luke 1
“Christmas confronts us with an opportunity to surrender to God”
History of the Christmas holiday:
Joseph (Matthew 1:18-24)
Herod (Matthew 2:1-8,16)
Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
Questions to consider: Why do you think Christmas has evoked such a strong response throughout the centuries? How have you reflected on the challenge to surrender that Christmas brings? How will you practice surrender to God this year?