REALLIFE STUDY GROUP

“Becoming a gift”

 

ICEBREAKER:  What is the best tangible gift you’ve ever received?

 

TEXT:  Luke 1:26-42

 

STUDY GROUP QUESTIONS:

  1. Name a tangible gift that you really don’t need but have always thought one day it would be nice to have?
  2. Describe a time that you wanted one thing but were disappointed because you received something else?
  3. What is the most difficult gift to assemble that you have ever been given?
  4. In Luke 1:30 the angel told Mary to fear not.  What would frighten you most about a gift from God?
    1. Just the appearance of God’s messenger
    2. The responsibility of the gift
    3. The enemies of the gift
    4. _________________________________________________
  5. The Bible says that Mary had found favor with God.  What qualities do you think God was looking for in the person He gave humanity’s greatest gift?
    1. Humility
    2. Courage
    3. Availability
    4. Trustworthiness
    5. _________________________________________________
  6. When God wants to use a person He doesn’t look at their condition to determine their future position.  What condition in your life has the devil or your own mind told you would limit or eliminate you from God’s plan?
    1. Your financial situation
    2. Your age
    3. Your education
    4. Your past
    5. You health
    6. ________________________________________________

 

  1. Mary’s “yes” to God to allowing Him to use her is still touching lives today. What is God asking you to say “yes” to and how would you like your “yes” to God to impact your family, friends and world?
  2. Mary’s gift (Jesus) made Elizabeth’s gift (John the Baptist) relevant.  John was born to prepare the way of Jesus.  Who does you gift prepare the way for?
    1. Your employer
    2. Your children
    3. Your spouse
    4. Your pastor
    5. Your co-workers
    6. ________________________________________________
  3. In Luke 1:34, Mary said “How can this be since I have never known a man.”  What are you waiting on in your life for someone else to fix or resolve that only God can heal or resolve?
    1. loneliness
    2. health issues
    3. financial issues
    4. family problems
    5. addictions
    6. _________________________________________________