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Preparing for Christmas ~ Christmas Music

Malachi 3:1-7b

Pastor Bob Hiller
12/6/2015

Series: Preparing for Christmas

Sermon Video:

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/_3aDqnalSjM

Malachi 3:7 Ever since the time of your forefathers you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you," says the LORD Almighty.

1. Advent is a season where we pray for God to return in order to ____________ ____________.

2. God's eye of ____________ and proclamation of the ____________ does not overlook your sins, but calls you to ____________.

3. In our state of repentance, John points us to the ____________ of ____________ who has returned to take away your ____________!


Scripture Readings
Malachi 3:1-7b
Philippians 1:2-11
Luke 3:1-14


Continue the Conversation

To help you apply the sermon here are some questions to talk over with your friends and family.

1. What is your favorite Christmas song (Christian or secular)? What is your least favorite Christmas song?

2. Why is it so hard for us to repent of our sins when God's Law shows us where we are going astray?

3. The Bible teaches that repentance has two parts: confessing our sins and receiving forgiveness. Is this how you often think about repentance? Does it feel like this is enough to have your sins forgiven?

4. What are some ways you can show others the freedom that comes from Christ's love this Christmas season? Who are some people that need to hear of His mercy?

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