Lesson 2, Matthew 2
September 29
Doctrine: God’s Sovereignty
Attribute: Sovereignty
Big Idea: Jesus is King
What is my response to Jesus?
Magi, Egypt, Nazareth
Slideshow: “Christmas “
Prayer
from BSF Prayer Guide
****God, You are sovereign. Nothing in this world, my life, or eternity is outside the scope of Your control. Everything You accomplish is good, upholding Your glory and the highest and best purposes.
****Forgive us, Father, when We think we are sovereign and in control instead of You; when we desire knowledge and power that belongs to You alone. Forgive us for depending on ourselves and not resting in You.
Discussion Questions
First Day
Questions 1, 2
Second, Third Days
Artwork of Star, Wise Men on Camels, Herod’s Court , Wise Men Worship Jesus
Photo Statue of Flight to Egypt
Questions 4,6,7b
Breakout Groups
4 Groups
How did they respond to Jesus? What caused that reaction? How is our response to Jesus like theirs?
Moyra Mary & Joseph
Katie Herod
Jenny Wise Men
Nancy Chief Priests & Teachers of the Law
Chat
Descriptive words for each group
How do you see God’s sovereignty in caring for His Son with each group?
****Proverbs 21:30 “There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.”
Fourth Day
Questions 10a,b,11a,b,12
Share Screen picture of statue of flight to Egypt
Old Testament Prophecy #10b
****Hosea 11:1 “When Israel was a child, I loved him,and out of Egypt I called my son.”
Fifth Day,
Questions 13,14a,b,15
Map – Nazareth-Bethlehem (90 miles)
Bethlehem-Egypt (40+miles)
Egypt- Nazareth (130+miles)
Prophecy
Matthew 2:23 “and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.”
Sixth Day,
Questions 16,17
Joseph 4 times angel appeared in dreams with instructions:
1- 1:22 Take Mary as wife, Jesus, Immanuel
2- 2:13-15 Flight to Egypt
3- 2:19-21 Return to Israel bc Herod is dead
4- 2:22-23 Returned to Nazareth
Prayer
****Thank you, Lord, for being our safe place. You will always accomplish what You intend. We can obey without worry and rest without being anxious.
**** Lord, You know everything. You provided the next steps for Joseph and Mary at just the right time. We seek Your wisdom in the decisions of our lives. Incline our hearts to prayer, naturally and often.
