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Gospel Encounters

Stars & Discernment

An adult Sunday School class at fpcedmond.org

taught by @wfryer @pocketshare

Matthew 2:1-12

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How does God call us to recognize and follow his star year round?

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What practical life tips can we learn from the Gospel Encounter of the Magi with Jesus in Matthew 2?

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  • Joys and Concerns
  • Gospel Encounter:�Matthew 2:1-12

  • Table Talk�
  • Group Share Time�
  • Closing Prayer

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  • Focused on listening
  • Levels: Light Hearted to Serious
  • Encourage storytelling & personal vulnerability

Open Ended Questions

Not “closed” (answers require elaboration)

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Table Talk:

How did you see or sense the presence of God over the Christmas holidays?

God continues to communicate with His people, calling us to follow Jesus.

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Last week: NLT

This week: The Message

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Table Talk:

What stood out for you in today’s Biblical text from Matthew 2, especially comparing translations??

God continues to communicate with His people, calling us to follow Jesus.

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Table Talk:

What stood out for you in today’s Biblical text from Matthew 2, especially comparing translations??

God continues to communicate with His people, calling us to follow Jesus.

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Table Talk:

What stood out for you in today’s Biblical text from Matthew 2, especially comparing translations??

God continues to communicate with His people, calling us to follow Jesus.

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Table Talk:

How can we be attentive and discerning to “the stars and signs” which point us to Jesus today?

God continues to communicate with His people, calling us to follow Jesus.

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Gospel Encounters

Stars & Discernment

An adult Sunday School class at fpcedmond.org

taught by @wfryer @pocketshare

Matthew 2:1-12