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StoneBridge Community Church

Eyewitness: "Mary"

Eyewitness: "Mary"

Pastor Jon Saur

Locations & Times

StoneBridge Community Church

4832 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063, USA

Saturday 5:15 PM

Sunday 5:20 PM

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The Text in Context

"Some theologians, writers, educators, propagandists, some Jews, Gentiles and Marxists toy with and propagate the idea of 'the Christmas and the Christ myth.' They teach that Christ never really existed, that the stories of His miraculous birth, life, death and resurrection were all a myth. They say these myths were promoted by a group of despondent Jews who were tired of waiting for their expected Messiah, or something of this sort. But those who say this have absolutely no historical evidence. The historicity of Jesus Christ, for the unbiased historian, is as axiomatic as..." To read more, click link.
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Message Outline

1. Eyewitnesses

2. Mary

3. The Past

4. The Future

5. Witnessing Jesus
Next Steps

1. Reflect on your ideas for your future.

2. Reflect on what may need to change.

3. Pray that witnessing Jesus will change your future, so that it lines up more with his will.
Growth Group / Personal Reflection Questions

1. How do the actions of Caesar Augustus and the Roman census contribute to fulfilling God’s plan for Jesus to be born in Bethlehem? What might this teach us about God's use of secular events and decisions towards His ends?

2. Jesus, the Son of God, was born in a manger rather than a palace. What might this setting teach us about God’s values and His approach to reaching humanity?

3. Despite the challenges of Mary’s advanced pregnancy, Mary and Joseph traveled about 93 miles to Bethlehem. What does this reveal about their faith and trust in God’s plan? How might their example inspire us in trusting God during difficult circumstances?

4. Jesus was laid in a manger because there was no room in the inn. Symbolically, how might this reflect how we make room for Christ in our own lives?

5. What changed for Mary when she witnesses Jesus?

6. What changes were for the better? What for the worse?

7. What changes do you hope Jesus makes in your future?
Worship Song List
1. This is Amazing Grace by Phil Wickham
2. Come Thou Fount by King's Kaleidoscope
3. God That Saves by Iron Bell Music
4. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear by Edmund H Sears and Richard Storrs Willis
5. Follow That Star by Rob Krabbe
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One way our church family celebrates the holy season is through our special Heart of Christmas offering. This year, The Heart of Christmas offering will be divided between four important ministries that make a difference all year long— IMPACT, James Storehouse, the Samaritan Center, and Sarah's House. Please use the special Christmas envelope in your bulletin.For more information on each of these ministries, please click below.

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The Deacon Angel Tree provides an opportunity to help other families in our congregation and community who may be in need this Christmas season. The Deacons invite you to share the Christmas cheer by donating gift cards in any amount for grocery stores, Target, Walmart, restaurants, or food delivery services. Purchased gift cards can be dropped off during weekend services or at the church office. Please turn in gift cards by December 17th. The Deacons thank you for your generosity!

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