Sunday Worship December 21, 2025
In this Advent/Christmas Series we look at the Bible around the birth of Jesus and tie it to Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol. This week we looked at Stave 4. Read along with us.
Here are some questions to help you reflect on the sermon:
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and John the Baptist both silently or loudly point to the reality of death and sin. Why is it often necessary to face the harsh reality of where our actions are leading us (the "grave") before we can truly change?
Read Luke 3:1-10 We connected Scrooge's greed to the "brood of vipers" pursuit of greatness. In what ways does our modern culture's definition of "greatness" (success, power, wealth) lead to a spiritual "grave" or harm those around us (like Tiny Tim)?
Read Matthew 18:1-6. This was read in the Cratchit home at the death of Tiny Tim: "And He took a child and set him in the midst of them." Jesus showed greatness and humility by becoming a weak baby in a manger and later welcoming the weak. When are those times at your weakness when Jesus has welcomed you?
We are called to "bury our sinful desires" in the grave with Jesus and be raised to bear fruit. What are specific "fruits of repentance" (an act of love, mercy, or generosity) you hope to bear this coming week?