Chains Shall He Break: Thus in Lowly Manger

by Rev. Grant Armstrong
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Luke 1:46-55
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SERMON NOTES 
I. The humble do not escape God’s notice.
II. What pride corrupts, Jesus corrects.
III. How we respond to this stable-born Savior helps diagnose the pride in our lives.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION
- What is your level of excitement for Christmas this year on a scale of the Grinch Who Stole Christmas to Buddy the Elf? Why?
- Mary offers her first words of praise simply because she was seen by God. Why does that matter?
- Mary's song later makes the humbling work of God seem rather forceful at times. Why do you suppose that's the case? 
- What sort of pride in our lives would want to reject or deny the story of the virgin birth of an infant God? How does faith require some humility?
- Where do you need to invite Jesus to set you free from hurtful pride? What step will you take to receive Christ's humility?
- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?