December 25 | Discovery

1. Over the past week, with whom did you share Jesus’ identity as King, Judge, Shepherd, and Savior? 

2. What kinds of things in general disturb you? 

• What things make you overjoyed?     

Ask two people to read aloud Matthew 2:1-12 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then ask a third person to paraphrase the passage in as much detail as possible.  

3. What titles (roles) for Jesus are mentioned in the passage? 

4. What was the Magi’s purpose for their travel? 

5. What can you discern as King Herod’s purpose for finding out where the child was located? (Hint: The Magi were searching for “the one who has been born king of the Jews.”) 

6. What contrasts do you see between the Magi and King Herod? (See especially verses 3 and 10.) 

7. What do you learn about Jesus in this passage?  

8. What do you learn about yourself? 

9. How can the Magi be examples to you for how to radically pursue Jesus?  

10. Based on our study and discussion, complete the sentence: “I will . . .” 

For Next Week: Read and reflect on Ezra 1:1-11 as we begin a new study: “It’s a New Start.” You can also read next week’s supplemental texts as well as the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.