Seeing Jesus

Big Idea: Jesus’ birth was the best thing that could happen to you—or the worst. 1. Seeing the real Jesus produces joy. 2. In the manger, heaven came to earth. 3. Jesus—the fulfillment of everything. Discussion Questions 1. When do the Christmas decorations go up at your house? Are there any special or meaningful traditions for the “kids” in your family? Read Luke 2:21-35 for questions 2-4 2.Mary and Joseph dedicate Jesus to God. What role (if any) did your parents play in your spiritual life growing up? 3. If you were Joseph or Mary, what might your reaction have been to Simeon’s words? 4. What do we learn about Jesus from this passage? What does it foreshadow? 5. In what ways is Jesus the “fulfillment of everything”? What needs and desires does he fulfill in your life? 6. In this week’s message, Pastor Steve contrasted the real Jesus with other “artificial Jesuses.” What are some artificial Jesuses that you see in our culture?