REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“Say the Name”

ICEBREAKER: When you were growing up did you believe in Santa Claus? When and how did you find out that he was/is a make-believe character? Please reassure any adults that are just finding this out that God is real. Ha!

OUTLINE: 5 Manifested Expressions of the Name of JESUS

1. Wonderful: The nature of the name is miraculous

2. Counselor: The result of the name is direction

3. Mighty God: The impact of the name is power

4. Everlasting Father: The purpose of the name is love

5. Prince of Peace: The resolve of the name is reconciliation

TEXT: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 2:1-11

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Wonderful: If you could have a miracle wish come true what would you ask God for? Explain why.

a. More Money

b. More Time

c. More Peace

d. More Wisdom

e. More Friends

f. Better Health

g. _______________________________________________

2. Counselor: The Holy Spirit guided God’s people with a cloud, a pillar of fire, the arc of the covenant, and a star. Today He guides us with a still small inner voice, through reading God’s Word and by speaking to us through creation and people in our lives like parents, pastors and peers. What’s the best advice you have ever been given?

a. A penny saved is a penny earned

b. You better marry that boy/girl while you can

c. You can worship your way through anything

d. _____________________________________________

3. Mighty God: Superman, spiderman, and batman all have amazing abilities and powers. Which of God’s attributes amaze you the most?

a. His omnipresence; He is everywhere at once

b. His omniscience; He knows everything

c. His omnipotence; He has all and every kind of power

d. His ability to love and forgive the most vile offences

e. He can walk through walls, walk on water, ascend through the air, heal the sick, walk into a fiery furnace, raise the dead, multiply bread, calm the wind, ect…

f. ________________________________________________

4. Everlasting Father: Which aspect of his fathering do you rely upon most?

a. Protector: He keeps me safe

b. Provider: He meets my needs

c. Promise-keeper: He keeps his Word

d. Praiser: He builds me up

e. Promoter: He believes in me and gives me favor

f. Punisher: He disciplines me because he loves me and would never abuse me

5. Prince of Peace: The word peace means nothing missing, nothing broken, and nothing hidden. The prince of peace comes to repair, to redeem and to reveal so that we can be reconciled to God. In what area of your life do you need God’s peace? Explain.

a. Your relationships

b. Your finances

c. Your emotions

d. Your attitudes

e. Your dreams

f. Your health

g. _______________________________________________