Small Group Questions - Wisdom - December 20th, 2020
Wisdom
(** VIP Questions)
Open It
1. How would you define Wisdom? Who is the wisest person you know? Why?
Explore It
1. What external and internal factors prompted the Magi to search for Jesus? (2:2)
2. What title did the Magi give to Jesus? (2:2)
3. How did King Herod react to the visit of the Magi? (2:3-4)
4. **Why was a powerful king disturbed by the presence of a helpless baby? (2:3-6)
5. Why is it significant that Christ was born in Bethlehem? (2:5-6)
6. What were King Herod’s instructions to the Magi? (2:8)
7. **What was the Magi’s reaction when they realized they had found the Christ? (2:10)
8. How did the Magi react upon seeing Jesus? (2:11)
9. Why didn’t the Magi report back to Herod as he had requested? (2:12)
Get It
1. How would you define worship?
2. **What sort of activities does worship involve?
3. **What are some various "presents" we might give to Christ?
4. How can a competitive, prideful, or insecure spirit alter a person’s behavior?
5. What are some specific ways Christians can serve as "stars" and lead others to Christ?
Apply It
1. When wisemen find Jesus, we realize that Jesus has been seeking them all along. How has Jesus been seeking you in your life?
2. **What gift of time, effort, or money would demonstrate your love for Jesus this week?
