Welcome to The Thoughtful Spot - the podcast for women, wherever they are on their Christian journey, who are thoughtfully seeking God’s transforming power, who are striving to live as Christ wants them to everyday, and who want other Christian women to walk with them through life.  I’m your host Terri Hester.   Today, on the third episode of this special Advent series, I’m going to talk about Mary and Joseph and their courageous willingness to trust God with their new story. 

Scripture Reference:

• Luke 1:26-38   (NLT)
• Matthew 1:18-24  (NLT)

Questions to Ponder

1. Why do you think Gabriel told Mary about Elizabeth?
2. Before Gabriel explained why he had come, he told Mary that she had found favor with God. Why do you think that was important?
3. When God calls you to do something, do you think of yourself as favored (or loved)? Why or why not?
4. Would believing that you are loved by God make a difference in how you respond to God’s call?
5. God called Joseph to take a courageous step of faith. Why might this have been difficult for Joseph?
6. What might have happened if he had responded differently?
7. Have you ever struggled with doing what you believe God wants vs. what tradition or society says you should do?
8. Have you ever felt the Holy Spirit guiding you toward the right choice? Explain.
9. Sometimes God asks us to take on a big responsibility. If God has asked you to do so, were you also able to see it as a privilege? Explain.

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