December 21 - What Makes Good News Good?

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.

Dan Smith