John the Baptist
(Small Group Questions)
John the Baptist
December 3rd, 2014
Luke 1:8-17, 39-45
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Our Struggle
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How would you define selfless acts?
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Do you have a hard time doing something for someone else
 Society doesn’t often encourage you to put time and effort
into something that doesn’t directly benefit you.
when it doesn’t benefit you? (selfless acts)
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What are some of the reasons you believe people struggle
with this way of thinking?
God’s Answer (Luke 1:8-17, 39-45)
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 The Holy Spirit was with John from before birth. (vs15)
What (if any) connections are there between selfless acts and
unconditional love?
 John’s ultimate purpose was to prepare the people for the
o Read Matthew 5:46-47
coming of Christ. (vs16-17)
 He did this by proclaiming the Word of God. (Luke 3:1-22)
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How can completing a selfless act grow you in your ability
to bring glory to God and not yourself?
Our Response
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 Like John, God has a purpose for your life that was
established before you were even born.
 While the way in which we carry out our purpose may be
Challenge: During the coming week, I challenge you to complete
a selfless act. List some possible scenarios in which you might be
able to complete this challenge.
Prayer: Spend time praying for the conversations that will result
difference, our ultimate goal in life is to bring glory to God.
 We carry out His purpose by proclaiming His Word.
from the challenge. Ask God to give you a joy about Christmas
that will encourage you to love others the way He loves you.