Our Savior's Church - Lafayette
Discussion Guide

Don't Judge the Wrapping

Pastor Joseph Aranza
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December 1, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Joseph's sermon was that God's greatest gift to us, the birth of Jesus, came in an unexpected form. He highlighted that God often uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes and that He confirms His plans in unique ways. Pastor Joseph urged us to trust in God's choices and to seek His confirmation in our lives. He reassured us that fear should not hold us back from embracing God's plans, and that our obedience is a measure of our spiritual maturity.

Scripture References

Matthew 1:18, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 7:14

How can we identify God's uncommon confirmation in our lives?

Fear is a self-imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. Move against it with the weapons of faith and love.

In what ways have you experienced God using 'unlikely' people, including yourself, for His purposes?

Discussion Questions:

How does understanding that God values us change the way we live?

What fears are currently holding you back from being obedient to God's calling?

How can we practice being more immediately obedient to God's voice in our daily lives?

God specializes in using ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Your availability is more impactful than your ability.

Summary

Pastor Joseph delivered a powerful message titled 'Don't Judge the Wrapping' this past Sunday. He reminded us that the greatest gifts often come in the most unexpected packages, using the story of Jesus' birth to illustrate this point. Pastor Joseph emphasized that God uses unlikely people and provides uncommon confirmation when He's at work in our lives. He encouraged us to not let fear dictate our actions and to be obedient to God's calling, no matter how unqualified we may feel. The sermon was a call to recognize the value of God's gifts, even when they don't come as we might expect.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Reflect on the areas of your life where you may be seeking confirmation from God, and be open to His uncommon signs.

Embrace your value in God's eyes and be available for Him to use you, regardless of how unlikely you may feel.

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