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Lectionary Guide

December 21, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Advent Matthew 1:18-21

Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Romans 1:1-17
Matthew 1:18-21

lectionary:
Season of advent, Year a

Where is Jesus when Life Turns Upside Down?

Discussion Questions

  1. Put yourself in Joseph's position—how would you feel when you discovered Mary was pregnant? Could you be as kind? How would you react to the angelic message?

  2. How does this way of thinking about being "just" or "righteous" contrast with how people often think about what it means to be just or righteous?

  3. Why do you think it was so important that the Son of God be named "Jesus"? Why such a common name?

  4. In what sense is Jesus Immanuel — God-with-us? How…

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