How is mystery defined in scripture? (See Colossians 1:26-27)

What previously hidden mystery(ies) were revealed in the birth of Jesus? (See I Peter 1:10-12)

How would you have described the purpose of Christmas before you met Jesus? How did your view of the purpose of Christmas change after meeting Jesus?

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie Brown is exasperated, and asks “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?!” Has there been a time in your life when you found yourself asking this same question?

In A Charlie Brown Christmas, Linus responds to Charlie Brown’s question by reciting Luke 2:8-14. If you have seen it, how does your soul react to his response?

How would you describe the significance of the events in Luke 2:8-20?

This text shows a progression of mystery (revelation of things that were previously hidden), that gives way to wonder (marveling at the miracle of the incarnation), that culminates in worship (glorifying and praising God because of what has been seen and heard). How does this trajectory (mystery, wonder, worship) serve as a pattern for the Christian life?

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