This second week of Advent, Presiding Elder Eric Byrom brings a message about the first Christmas carol and the Magnificat of Mary from Luke 1:26-56.  Listen for these points:

1. Grow down into the first Christmas Carol of God’s Grace by knowing His nature! (v.49-50)
   • Magnificat of Mary
     • God is mighty!
     • God is holy!
     • God is merciful!
2. Grow down into the first Christmas Carol of God’s Grace by knowing His Purposes!  (v. 51-52)
3. Grow down into the first Christmas Carol of God’s Grace by knowing His Adequacy! (v. 53-55)

After listening, you might wasn to reflect on his message with the following questions:

1. How have you been meditating upon and applying last week’s message to your life this week?
2. What are some victories and defeats you’ve experienced this past week?
3. How does knowing God’s Nature, Purposes and Adequacy change how we sing Christmas Carols?
4. How does knowing God’s Nature, Purposes and Adequacy transform how we live our lives?
5. What is one way you can apply what you have learned to this coming week?