Christmas Eve Family Service

Small Group Questions

Read Isaiah 40:1-11

• In verse 1, God declares comfort for his people. Who do you know that is most in need of comfort right now? Where in your life do you need comforting?
• God's love for his people is so great that he has forgiven them for their sins. Why is this good news for our world? What sort of communal sins do we need forgiveness for?
• Verse 5 says that the glory of the Lord will be revealed and people everywhere will see it. What does it mean to see the Lord's glory? How is it revealed in the birth and work of Jesus?
• Verses 10-11 tell us that God is a powerful warrior, but also cares for the young and the weak. What should a community that claims to follow this God look like?
• Isaiah 40 speaks of the greatness of God's love for us that is ultimately fulfilled through his son, Jesus. Next year, how can you show that love to others? Where do you need to experience that love yourself?