Louie Giglio leads into the Christmas and Advent season with a talk about acquiring “Heavenly Peace.” While it is expected to have a sense of peace when things are going well, Jesus’ birth shows us that we can have peace despite any circumstance.
Key Takeaway
Trust God and walk into the future taking His hand.
Discussion Questions
What makes this year’s Christmas season difficult for you? What makes it a “wonderful time”?
How are you sleeping these days? Whether well or not, why are you sleeping the way you are sleeping?
When it comes to life, do you have a sense of peace right now, an anxious restlessness, or something in-between?
Why did Louie put such an emphasis on changing yourself rather than changing your circumstances, when it comes to being at-peace?
Louie mentioned how we should be reacting to the possibility of Jesus’ return. What should be our top few priorities if He is coming soon?
Why did Pastor Louie use the “flame” that came from Jerusalem as an illustration in his talk? What was the point?
What did you take from the image of the cross-references in the Bible that Pastor Louie displayed?
What are some of the cross-references in your own life? In other words, what are the things that happened to you when you were younger that you are now understanding in a new light today?
Why are humans so attached to “the plan”? Why is it so difficult for you to trust God with your life and walk with your hand held by His?
What are the practical steps toward trusting God and “taking His hand”? Try to come up with at least three, so that your group can apply the steps.
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