The Inner Life

Session 4.01 January 1, 2012

In our text today, Joseph and Mary seem to be stopping off in Jerusalem on their way to Nazareth from Bethlehem shortly after Jesus has been born. Luke either does not know about the Holy Family’s trip to Egypt, or he simply chooses to leave it out of his telling of the story. Mary and Joseph stop in Jerusalem to participate in the rituals following the birth of a child as all good Jewish families would do.

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Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

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“Undercover Boss” Sneak Peek
“Undercover Boss “ Choice Hotels preview
“With Arms Wide Open” Creed
"It's A Wonderful Life"

Youth

Meet the Parents
Welcome to Our World
Boy like Me

Mystic

“Who Am I” sung by Casting Crowns

Nurturing Faith

Adults

Youth

God With Us

Session 3.52 for December 25, 2011

Today’s text Isaiah 9:2-7. Many of us could quote parts of this text from memory thanks to Handel’s, Messiah. “For unto us a child is born,” has become synonymous with Christmas time and the birth of Jesus. However, the birth of Jesus is likely not what Isaiah was thinking about when he wrote this passage. Rather, he was likely hoping for someone who would save Israel from the trials it was facing in his lifetime.

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Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

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White Christmas
A Christmas Story
Arthur Christmas
Miracle on 34th Street

Youth

How Consumerism Stole Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas

Nurturing Faith

Adults

Youth

God In a Box

Session 3.51 for December 18, 2011

In our text today, God promises that no matter what God will never leave David or his offspring and that David’s line will never end. We all see God resist David's desire to build a temple for God. We are reminded during this Advent Season that the Christ-child would be called Emmanuel, “God with us.” Yet another reminder that God was willing to become flesh and walk among humanity, as one of us. God is always leading us on our journey of life. Will we follow or try to make God fit into our plans?

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Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16

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“All You Need Is Love” – The Beatles
“Put a Little Love in Your Heart” – Anne Lennox and Al Green
“Show the Way” – David Wilcox (Performed by Daniel Bailey) Invite Daniel to sing at your church.
“One Love" – Bob Marley

Youth

Akeelah and the Bee

Mystic

How To Make an Origami Balloon
How to Make an Origami Ball

Nurturing Faith

Adults

Youth

The Role of Hope

Session 3.50 for December 11, 2011

Today’s text offers another message of hope to the displaced Israelites. We will look at today’s text and consider the role that hope plays in our lives.

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Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

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“How Great Our Joy” – Marianne R. Smith
“Joy to the World” – Chris Tomlin
“Ode to Joy” – The Muppets
“Spread Joy” - Mike Strickland

Youth

The Shawshank Redemption
A Walk to Remember

Mystic

“Haven’t Met You Yet” - Michael Buble

Nurturing Faith

Adults

Youth

Opening Up To God

Session 3.49 for December 4, 2011

Isaiah reminds us that God is always constant. We can look to God, even when we feel outcast and ostracized from our community. Isaiah reminds us that in those times, God does not leave us. Isaiah calls us to prepare a way for God to come to us.

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Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

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