In our culture, Christmas promises a lot of things… things like peace, hope, joy, and happy memories. But it often seems like those promises go unfulfilled. Maybe those things aren’t found in what Christmas promises, but in what Christmas proves about our true worth.
Episode Breakdown:
00:57 Santa Hat Shennanigans
02:00 Part 1: What’s a soul worth?
04:30 Why OHN is so awesome.
08:13 What’s God’s image mean?
12:00 How do we know what we’re worth?
13:45 The early church knew it…
15:50 This week’s challenge
18:50 A little OHN on violin
20:25 Ace & Moni close us out and stay mostly on task.
24:30 Qs, Bloopers and Outtakes
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SHOW NOTES:
▶ Notes & Questions: https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2021-12-05_cg.pdf
▶ Transcript: https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2021-12-05.pdf
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▶ Suggested Bible Readings:
1 John 4:7-12, Romans 5:6-8
▶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Autumn Burns Red- Oh Holy Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxDzqmmRGLU
Josh Garrels- Gloria: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q73–8dbP_0
Garbage- A Stroke of Luck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScNTxkT8e0k
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Discussion Questions:
- What’s a favorite holiday tradition of yours (song, poem, movie, food, etc.)? What is it about that tradition that is meaningful for you?
- Jon’s main point was that Christmas proves our immeasurable worth to God. Why do you think it is difficult for us to accept, remember, and/or enjoy our and others’ true worth to God?
- Read 1 John 4:7-12. What are some ways you could remind others of their worth this season?
- How can your group pray with you this week?