Prayer: God of Hope, thank you for your power, glory, and steadfast love. Please teach us to recognize the many blessings and gifts you give us everyday. Amen
Advent is a season of _______________? Who was Israel waiting for?
Icebreaker: What is your favorite food during Christmas?
Advent is a season of _______________? Who was Israel waiting for?
Icebreaker: What is your favorite food during Christmas?
Scripture: Psalm 104:5, 10-15.
1He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved.
10You make springs gush forth in the valleys; they flow between the hills; 11they give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. 12Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches. 13From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work. 14You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth 15and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart.
Discussion:
What blessings/gifts does God give the world in this passage? How does that make you feel?
Do you have a favorite gift you have given someone? (Mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, grandpa, son, daughter, spouse)
Scripture: Psalm 104:33-34 33 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. 34May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
What does the Psalmist teach us in these two verses? What does it mean to meditate?
1He set the earth on its foundations, so that it should never be moved.
10You make springs gush forth in the valleys; they flow between the hills; 11they give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. 12Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches. 13From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work. 14You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth 15and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart.
Discussion:
What blessings/gifts does God give the world in this passage? How does that make you feel?
Do you have a favorite gift you have given someone? (Mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, grandpa, son, daughter, spouse)
Scripture: Psalm 104:33-34 33 I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. 34May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
What does the Psalmist teach us in these two verses? What does it mean to meditate?
God of Hope, we thank you for being the giver of life and all we truly need to survive. Please give us thankful hearts as we look around at all you have given us each and every day.