Chains Shall He Break: Thus in Lowly Manger

Episode 223 of the St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL podcast, hosted by St. John's Communications Team, titled "Chains Shall He Break: Thus in Lowly Manger" was published on December 13, 2020 and runs 21 minutes.

December 13, 2020 ·21m · St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL

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Summary

by Rev. Grant ArmstrongSunday, December 13, 2020Luke 1:46-55Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC SERMON NOTES I. The humble do not escape God’s notice.II. What pride corrupts, Jesus corrects.III. How we respond to this stable-born Savior helps diagnose the pride in our lives. FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION- What is your level of excitement for Christmas this year on a scale of the Grinch Who Stole Christmas to Buddy the Elf? Why?- Mary offers her first words of praise simply because she was seen by God. Why does that matter?- Mary's song later makes the humbling work of God seem rather forceful at times. Why do you suppose that's the case? - What sort of pride in our lives would want to reject or deny the story of the virgin birth of an infant God? How does faith require some humility?- Where do you need to invite Jesus to set you free from hurtful pride? What step will you take to receive Christ's humility?- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?

Episode Description

by Rev. Grant Armstrong Sunday, December 13, 2020 Luke 1:46-55 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC

SERMON NOTES I. The humble do not escape God’s notice. II. What pride corrupts, Jesus corrects. III. How we respond to this stable-born Savior helps diagnose the pride in our lives.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION - What is your level of excitement for Christmas this year on a scale of the Grinch Who Stole Christmas to Buddy the Elf? Why? - Mary offers her first words of praise simply because she was seen by God. Why does that matter? - Mary's song later makes the humbling work of God seem rather forceful at times. Why do you suppose that's the case? - What sort of pride in our lives would want to reject or deny the story of the virgin birth of an infant God? How does faith require some humility? - Where do you need to invite Jesus to set you free from hurtful pride? What step will you take to receive Christ's humility? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?