Week 2 - Mary: In Wonder of God Using Us

⁴⁶And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, ⁴⁷and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, ⁴⁸for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; ⁴⁹for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. ⁵⁰And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. ⁵¹He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; ⁵²he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; ⁵³he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. ⁵⁴He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, ⁵⁵as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” Luke 1:46-56

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1) Read Luke 1:26-56.

2) How do you see Mary respond with wonder at what God has done?

3) What about the story of Mary can you relate to in your life today?

4) How does the story of Mary point to the advent theme of peace this week?

5) How can you look for opportunities to be awakened to the wonder of God choosing to use us to accomplish His purposes this week?

6) This week’s Advent theme is peace. Pray that God will deepen your wonder of His peace this week.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS TRADITION IDEA

Read Luke 1:26-56
Kids – Read about Gabriel visiting Mary in the Jesus Storybook Bible 176-179.
Bake/buy Christmas cookies and write an encouraging card for a neighbor.