Week of December 11, 2011

1. Read John 1:6-8, 19-28.
2. Can you recall a difficult Christmas? What made it hard?
3. Can you recall a really great Christmas? What made it great?
4. What do John the Baptist and Christmas have in common, according to Father Mike's sermon? (Verse 8 is a clue!)
5. What three people did John the Baptist deny being? V. 19-22.
6. How did he describe himself (v. 23)? How did John do this for Jesus? How do we do this today?
7. How would knowing more about Jesus as the light of the world help your perspective this Christmas?
8. What false expectations for Christmas do you have this year? What might keep you from rejoicing?
9. How can your group best pray for you?