Covenant Baptist Church
12/17/2023 Simeon's Song of Joy
Come | Grow | Serve | Go
Locations & Times
Covenant Baptist Church
1350 E Industrial Rd, Mt Vernon, MO 65712, USA
Sunday 9:15 AM
Sermon Series: The First Christmas Songs
Sermon Title: Simeon's Song of Joy
Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-35
Preparation Question: When's the last time you had to wait for
something you really wanted?
Sermon Title: Simeon's Song of Joy
Sermon Text: Luke 2:22-35
Preparation Question: When's the last time you had to wait for
something you really wanted?
Five questions for preparing ourselves to fully embrace Jesus and his plan for our lives:
1. How are you at waiting for the very best and not getting distracted by anything less? (v. 22-25a)
1. How are you at waiting for the very best and not getting distracted by anything less? (v. 22-25a)
2. Are you looking to Jesus for comfort and joy? (v. 25b)
3. Are you operating in the Spirit so that you don’t miss Jesus and what He has for you each day? (v. 25c-27)
4. Will you be patient for God’s full plan to unfold? It might be difficult at first, but it will be so good at the end. (v. 28-35)
5. What are you waiting for?
Response Questions
1. Why is being able to delay gratification such an important discipline?
2. Why is it so tempting to look to the world for comfort and joy?
3. How has Jesus shown you His love and presence recently?
4. Do you believe God's plan for your life is worth waiting through some difficulties and trials? What helps you persevere through tough times?
5. What are you waiting for?
1. Why is being able to delay gratification such an important discipline?
2. Why is it so tempting to look to the world for comfort and joy?
3. How has Jesus shown you His love and presence recently?
4. Do you believe God's plan for your life is worth waiting through some difficulties and trials? What helps you persevere through tough times?
5. What are you waiting for?