Celebration

Small Group Guide What they celebrated:          Luke 1:41John the Baptist celebrated God’s presenceLuke 1:46-47Mary celebrated God’s favorLuke 2:13,14The angels celebrated God’s storyLuke 2:20The shepherds celebrated God’s humilityLuke 2:28,38Simeon and Anna celebrated God’s redemption What celebration does for us:1. It lifts us out of the routine, the monotonous, and the ordinary.2. It opens us up to the power of worship.3. It refocuses our thinking on the goodness of life.4. It encourages us to savor the moment.5. It reminds us of what is really important.