The Wise Men’s Christmas Roadtrip (part 1)
Our Advent series, Christmas Roadtrip, examines the ways we seek out Jesus through the eyes and journey of the wise men who sought him out that first Christmas season.
Ice Breaker: When you think about the wise men what comes to mind for you? How does the idea that they may not have been “welcomed” visitors change their story for you?
Read: Daniel 1:8-14
The Israelites have just been captured by the Babylonians, but instead of being tortured or mistreated, they are offered extraordinary accommodations. What kind of internal conflict do you think Daniel and the others were experiencing? What do you think they were feeling?
Why do you think that they chose to eat only vegetables? What point were they trying to make?
Think about the world we live in today, what are the “Royal Foods” that our culture offers to satisfy our Heavenly hungers?
Read: Daniel 5:11
How does Daniel’s counter-cultural faithfulness shape the story of Christmas?
During this Advent season, what distractions are pulling you away from being present to God?
How can the story of Daniel and the wise men challenge you to seek God this month?
(*Video available after Sunday services)
