An American Christmas – 21st Century might look very similar to the past. The events of the past few year and the changes in our culture brought on by technology will impact our holiday celebrations. What does the future hold for Christmas in America? We looked down the road this Sunday and closed out our study. How has the pandemic impacted Christmas traditions? Will we still invite people to Christmas? Watch and find out.
Let’s start with a simple Christmas greeting. Maybe it’s on a card? Maybe as you’re walking out of the Post Office you offer a, “Merry Christmas!” Did you just risk offending someone? Maybe but I think that it’s worth the risk. Your Christian witness is risky business in general. You don’t know how someone might respond to the gospel. The results won’t always be favorable. Yet, our God calls us to boldly tell other about Jesus. Christmas is the perfect time to do so.
In 2020 the long lines at the mall to sit on the jolly old man’s lap dwindled down to a trickle. By now they are back in full steam. Our society has changed. People do use social media and video for everything – including worship. This year consider sharing a video or two with a friend!
We close out our Bible study with a brief look at the Star of Bethlehem. There is some discussion among scholars as to what exactly this star may have been. A conjunction is a gathering of two or more planets that appear brighter than anything else in the sky. Might God have used just a phenomenon to lead the wise men to the toddler Jesus? It’s possible. The challenge is how could this star have lead them to the exact house. This is something stars don’t normally do. If you would like to hear more, watch this weeks lesson, the last from our series: An American Christmas – 21st Century.
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