StoneBridge Community Church
Pastor Jon, selected readers, and the StoneBridge Worship Band
Lessons and Carols
The Lessons and Carols service is a traditional Christmas service that takes nine scripture readings and pairs the readings with various Christmas hymns and songs that reenforce the messages of the passages. In nine readings, the service takes us through the fall of humanity, the promise of the messiah and the birth of Jesus. Below are the 9 readings.
Genesis 3:8-19 NRSV
Genesis 22:15-18 NRSV
Isaiah 9:2-7 NRSV
Isaiah 11:1-9 NRSV
Luke 1:26-38 NRSV
Luke 2:8-16 NRSV
Matthew 2:1-12 NRSV
John 1:1-14 NRSV
GROWTH GROUP / PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. Which of the 9 readings helps you understand what God did in Jesus best? What is it about that reading that stands out to you?
2. Which of the 9 readings do you find the most difficult to understand? What is it that you find difficult about this reading?
3. What hopes and expectations do you think Israel had for the Messiah?
4. What hopes and expectations do you have for Jesus in your life?
NEXT STEPS
1. Read the 9 passages over the next week on your own.
2. Take notes about which passages deepen your hope in Jesus.
3. Think of ways to share that hope with others as you celebrate Christmas.
We encourage you to use Facebook, Instagram, and other social media to share images, quotes, links, or what you've learned from this week's message and YouVersion message notes. Social media can also be a great way of inviting your friends to worship and special events.