12.14.25 Huddle
Opening Discussion
- What was something you celebrated recently?
Read and Discuss
Matthew 2:1-3
1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star at its rising and have come to worship him.”
3 When King Herod heard this, he was deeply disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
- Why did the wise men, who weren’t Jewish, find Jesus, when the Jewish people missed it?
- What was it about Jesus that made the wise men want to worship Him?
- Why were Herod and the people living in Jerusalem deeply disturbed at the news of Jesus’ birth?
- How do you respond to the birth of Jesus?
Matthew 2:7-12
7 Then Herod secretly summoned the wise men and asked them the exact time the star appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. When you find him, report back to me so that I too can go and worship him.”
9 After hearing the king, they went on their way. And there it was—the star they had seen at its rising. It led them until it came and stopped above the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy. 11 Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary, his mother, and falling to their knees, they worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their own country by another route.
- What were some ways Herod tried to manipulate the wise men into leading him to Jesus?
- What did worship mean to Herod?
- What did worship mean to the wise men?
- Have you ever experienced overwhelming joy?
- If so, what were the circumstances?
- What do you think it was like for the wise men to finally meet Jesus?
- What are some ways you experience joy and worship in the presence of Jesus?
Psalm 150
1 Hallelujah! Praise God in his sanctuary. Praise him in his mighty expanse.
2 Praise him for his powerful acts; praise him for his abundant greatness.
3 Praise him with the blast of a ram’s horn; praise him with harp and lyre.
4 Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and flute.
5 Praise him with resounding cymbals; praise him with clashing cymbals.
6 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord. Hallelujah!
- What stands out about worship in this Psalm?
- What are some powerful acts and great things that the Lord has done in your life?
- How do you like to worship the Lord?
- Have there been any practical things that you’ve done to help get you into a posture of worship?
Discipleship Questions
- Is there anything that is keeping you from worshipping the Lord?
- What is something you can do this season to worship the Lord?
- How can you help someone else worship the Lord?
Memorize it!
Matthew 2:10
10 When they saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy.
Prayer TACOS
Thanksgiving: How has the Lord been abundantly great? Spend a moment to thank Him for that.
Amazement: What are some things that are amazing about Jesus coming to earth as a baby? Tell the Lord about some of those things that amaze you about the Christmas story.
Confession: What are some prideful things that kept you from worshipping the Lord this week? Confess those things.
Others: Who is someone you can reach out to this season who may be hurting? Ask the Lord to show you ways you can help them worship through their hurt.
Self: How are you struggling to worship this season? Ask the Lord for guidance and peace as you seek to worship Him.