The Reason for the Season: Week 1 - The Christmas Story

You probably have heard the saying “Jesus is the reason for the season.” But that isn’t actually true. We are the reason for the season. When you understand the story of Christmas, it makes the Christmas story a lot easier to believe.

Icebreaker: What is your favorite Christmas present you’ve ever received?

Reading: Luke 1

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is one of your favorite Christmas traditions or memories from growing up?

  2. How does the story of Christmas (the story that gets us to Christmas) change the importance of the Christmas story?

  3. Why did God send Jesus at the time He did? Why is that important?

  4. How does the story of Christmas make the Christmas story easier to believe?