Colossians 1:15-20

First listen to the sermon (posts Sun. afternoon). Then use the ideas below to help you and your group apply what the Lord is teaching you.

What Christmas tradition do you try to do every year? How many years have you been doing this?

• What was one thing from this week’s sermon that impacted/challenged me?

• Treasuring God: How does this passage and a right understanding of the two Advents change my perspective of God’s character and plan?

• Being Transformed: What area of my life do I long to see be fully restored? How am I allowing Jesus to begin restoring that now?

• Loving Others: In what ways can the second Advent influence how I interact with others? (specifically those who aren’t following Jesus?)

• Pursuing Unity: Does the way that we interact as a group point to the complete restoration that is to come? What are some tangible ways we can grow in this area together?

Thank the Lord for His coming to be with us, that we celebrate this month. In the midst of all the Holiday festivities, ask God for the ability to keep Him at the center and everything else in right perspective. Thank the Lord for His plan of restoration and the beautiful hope that one day there will be complete peace and joy! Ask Him for strength and wisdom to be faithful as we wait for His second coming in this broken world that so longs to be restored.