2 Kings 20:12-19

Grow:

• Learn more about King Hezekiah in this short video: video.

• Pride makes us glory thieves. Journal ways you take credit for success in your life. How would giving the glory to God change the way you speak and act?

Share:

• Where do you see the power of God evident in your life? Why is it important to share this with others?

• What would it look like if we made our lives a living Thank You note to God for his blessings?

Connect:

• God temporarily withdrew from Hezekiah to test what was in his heart (2 Chron. 32:31). Share stories of when you’ve experienced God’s testing and how it changed your heart.

• How can we help each other move from self-absorption to pointing to the beauty of Jesus?

• Explore John 17 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Romans 12:12

Grow:

• To gain context for this passage, watch this overview video.

• How does our culture define hope? How would you define hope? How do they line up with the hope we see expressed in this verse?

Share:

• How could this verse practically influence your daily interactions with those in your circle? (home, work, community).

• Consider someone in your life who seems to be struggling to have hope right now. How can you both model and encourage them with this truth this week?

Connect:

• Which of the 3 (joyful in hope, patient in tribulation, constant in prayer) seems most realistic right now? Which feels the hardest?

• What would it look like for us to visibly live out Romans 12:12 in 2026? How can we move toward this together? Make a plan then spend time covering it in prayer.

• Explore 2 Kings 20:1-19 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Psalm 96

Grow:

• For insights into how to better read the Psalms, watch this video.

• Reflect on and journal your “God stories” from 2025. Then spend time thanking the Lord for how He has worked in and around you this year.

Share:

• Consider the everyday opportunities where you have the choice to trust God. How can you use those to share God’s story with those around you?

• Who in your life needs to hear of God’s faithful and marvelous works? Look for an opportunity to declare His greatness to them this week.

Connect:

• What keeps us from trusting God in everyday living? How can we grow in trusting Him more together?

• In 2026, how can we intentionally share “God stories” with one another to be reminded of God’s work and presence in our lives?

• Explore Romans 12 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Luke 2:8-20

Grow:

• To gain context for this passage, watch this video: npberean.org/beyond6

• What emotions or thoughts does the Luke 2 Christmas account stir within you? Reflect, then journal your response.

Share:

• What makes it difficult for you to tell others about Jesus? What step can you take to overcome your barriers to sharring?

• What could you say and do this week to proclaim Jesus to those who need to hear about his life and love? Be bold and plan ways to share the good news of his coming.

Connect:

• What fears, distractions, or comforts keep you from responding to the good news in worship like the shepherds?

• In 2026, where might God be inviting you to move from simply knowing the good news of Jesus to acting on it in trust and obedience?

• Explore Psalm 96 together and consider what “God story” you might share next Sunday.