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