December 1 | John 1:1-5 “He was in the beginning with God.” Why does it matter? December 2 | John 1:6-13 Verse 12 is a key verse in this book. What does this verse mean to you? December 3 | John 1:14-18 Verse 14 is another key verse. Unpack the term ‘dwell.’ December 4 | Luke 1:5-17 Why was it important for John the Baptist to prepare the way for the Savior ? (vs 17) December 5 | Luke 1:18-25 Do you think Zechariah did not believe or was just asking an innocent question? December 6 | Luke 1:26-38 How does verse 38 minister to you today? December 7 | Luke 1:39-45 Why do you think Mary went to visit with Elizabeth? December 8 | Luke 1:46-56 Which part of this praise do you need to remember/memorize today? December 9 | Luke 1:57-66 God gave Zechariah a second chance. How does that encourage you today? December 10 | Luke 1:67-75 After 400 years of prophetic silence, this is the 4th recent word (Gabriel, Elizabeth, Mary, Zechariah). Explain the significance. December 11 | Luke 1:76-80 Zechariah prophesies about Jesus, rather than his son. How does this remind us to remain on mission? December 12 | Matthew 1:1-11 What strikes you from the beginning of this genealogy? Why do you think these names are included? December 13 | Matthew 1:12-17 What encourages you in this continuation that you may not have noticed before? December 14 | Luke 2:1-7 Where do you make room for Christ today? December 15 | Luke 2:8-14 How would you explain verse 14? December 16 | Luke 2:15-21 Why do you think the shepherds went? December 17 | Luke 3:23-38 This is Joseph’s genealogy. Why does the lineage take us all the way back to Adam? December 18 | Galatians 4:4-5 Describe the phrase ‘in the fullness of time.’ December 19 | Matthew 1:18-21 Luke brings greater detail about Jesus’ birth; however, what do you find interesting about THIS short description? December 20 | Matthew 1:22-25 Read Isaiah 7:14. Thoughts? December 21 | Luke 2:22-28 What was Simeon waiting on/for? December 22 | Luke 2:29-35 Explain the meaning of verse 34. December 23 | Luke 2:36-40 What can we learn from Anna’s devotion today? December 24 | Matthew 2:1-6 OT Usually it is said of royalty, ‘a prince is born.’ What is significant that verse 2 states ‘King of Jews’? December 25 | Matthew 2:7-12 Describe the kings’ response upon seeing Jesus? December 26 | Matthew 2:13-15 Are there any happenings in your life in which you especially need to listen for His leading? December 27 | Matthew 2:16-18 This is a direct quote from Jeremiah 31:15. Why is it used here? December 28 | Matthew 2:19-23 Where is it written that He would be called a Nazarene? December 29 | Luke 2:41-52 Explain the ways in which Jesus grew (verse 52). December 30 | Mark 1:1-8 Look at verse 1. Explain why it is personally meaningful that the Father gave His Son for you. December 31 | Mark 1:9-11 Explain the distinct roles of each part of the Trinity expressed here. January 1 | John 1:19-28 What is your testimony of Jesus? January 2 | John 1:29-34 What do you think of this phrase: “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”