Thursday, 24 October 2013

3. MARY - COMPLIANCE


3. MARY - COMPLIANCE

SEEK GOD’S WORD FOR TRUTH

Magi from the East came seeking the newborn baby. Following a star, they arrived in Bethlehem. Read the following passage about their arrival:

MATTHEW 2:10-15; 19-21

 

When the Magi arrive, what do they do?

 

What gifts do they bring the child?

 

After the magi leave, to whom does the angel appear? And by what means?

 

What is the angel’s message?

 

What does Joseph do and when?

 

Sometime later, the angel appears again. What event gave rise to this second appearance, and what was the message this time?

 

How do Joseph and his wife, Mary, respond this time?

 

FIND GOD’S WAYS FOR YOU

 

How do you handle recognition and praise of people who are close to you?

 

How do you respond to the praise of people you do not know well?

 

Read the following scripture passage:

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4

According to the above verses, what should our attitude be?

 

Mary willingly complied/obeyed when asked to be uprooted and moved. How do you handle major changes in your life?

STOP AND PONDER

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

PROVERBS 3:5-6

Do you trust God where he may be leading you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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