CHRISTMAS: GOD’S SALVATION PLAN

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AGENDA 

  1. Ask someone to pray in 
  2. Ask for highlights from week 
  3. Go over lesson (below) 
  4. Encourage all to give on the app 
  5. Submit attendance
  6. Read the announcements 
  7. Ask for prayer requests and pray 

 

DAILY GROWTH BOOK CHECK-IN 

WHAT INSIGHTS DID YOU RECEIVE WHILE READING THE DAILY GROWTH BOOK THIS WEEK? 

 

CHRISTMAS: GOD’S SALVATION PLAN

INTRO: Christmas is about God’s salvation plan for the world. This is why we praise Him, worship Him, and why we come to church! It’s because of this gift!  The cost was great, but God was willing to pay that price. A Price He didn’t owe, it was our own debt to pay. We were saved by the gift of Jesus on Christmas Day.  

John 3:17 NKJV For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that  the world through Him might be saved. 

 

THERE ARE 3 PARTS TO THE STORY  

PART 1: JESUS WAS BORN 

*Someone please read the scripture below 

Matthew 1:21 (NLT) And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

DISCUSSION – WHAT STANDS OUT TO YOU IN THE ABOVE SCRIPTURE?

INSIGHT:

  • Jesus was born in this world for the purpose of saving us from our sin. 
  • The gift of Christmas was GOD COMING TO SAVE US! 
  • Jesus overcame every temptation so that he could rescue you from sin and death. Jesus had to live in bodies like ours so that he could represent us.  

PART 2: JESUS DIED  

*Someone please read the scripture below 

1 John 2:2 (ICB) Jesus died in our place to take away our sins. And Jesus is the way that all  people can have their sins taken away, too. 

DISCUSSION – WHY DID JESUS COME TO THE EARTH?

INSIGHT:

  • Our sins demanded a sacrifice.  
  • The only other option was that we pay for our own sin.  
  • THANK GOD that He sent His son to pay instead.  

 

PART 3: JESUS RESURRECTED  

*Someone please read the scripture below 

1 Corinthians 15:20 (ESV) But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

INSIGHT:

  • Jesus was raised from the dead to defeat every sin and chain of bondage. 
  • Jesus’ resurrection is the ultimate victory! 
  • Jesus conquered everything that once conquered us!

DISCUSSION – WHAT IS ONE THING THAT YOU LEARNED FROM TODAY’S LESSON THAT YOU WILL APPLY THIS WEEK?

GIVING 

2 Corinthians 9:6 (AMP) Now [remember] this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows generously [that blessings may come to others] will also reap generously [and be blessed].

Through our giving, men and women who need a fresh start are able to enter into our Men’s and Women’s homes to receive support and victory through Christ. Also, we will be opening a women’s home in Safford, AZ in 2024. As we continue to reach others, God will also reach our own families. We are called to not just spend the money He provides us to steward, but to invest it.

Let’s continue to practice trusting God in the area of our giving and see Him touch the lives of many more people. 

Let’s give today using The Way app. 

SUBMIT ATTENDANCE 

Take a moment to submit your attendance today using the LEAD App or by searching “DG” in your email. Also, confirm that the DG leaders in your group have also taken their attendance for the week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

  • DISCIPLESHIP GROUP LAUNCH TRAINING – SIGN UP HERE to be trained to Lead a Discipleship Group each Thursday @ 7pm. 
  • THE WAY WORSHIP RELEASED A NEW SINGLE “SILENT NIGHT” – click here to listen and download.
  • TYE TRIBETT CONCERT – Saturday 12/30 @ 3pm. Purchase tickets here. Use the code THEWAY25 for 25% off any tickets for the first 500 people.
  • 2024 DAILY GROWTH BOOK – On sale now in the Foyer. Bulk discount: Buy 5 or more for $30 each. Can also purchase using the app and have it shipped to your home.
  • NEW YEARS EVE SERVICES – Join us Sunday morning, December 31st for our New Years Eve Morning Service @ 9am, 11am and 1:30pm (Spanish) services. Also, @ 7pm will be our New Year’s Eve Party where we will:
    • Celebrate with THE WAY WORSHIP who will be performing two brand new songs from their most recent album and 
    • Celebrate baptisms (show up @ 6pm with towel and change of clothes)
    • Here the word for 2024 by our very own Pastor Marco Garcia and 
    • Bring in the New Year, East Coast time, with Emmy winning Spoken Word artist, Chris Webb!

EVANGELISM PRAYER 

Who are some people that you are believing God to reach?