JOY SPREADS
DAY 1
Read Luke 2:22-35
What happens to Jesus in this passage?
What do you think Mary was thinking and feeling in response to what happened?
Spiritual Practice: “Ponder in your heart” something God might be moving you to do in your life right now (Like Simeon)
DAY 2
Read Luke 2:36-40
What happens to Jesus in this passage?
What do you think Mary was thinking and feeling in response to what happened?
Spiritual Practice: “Ponder in your heart” what God might be doing through a loss you have experienced in your life (Like Anna)
DAY 3
Read Matthew 2:1-12
What happens to Jesus in this passage?
What do you think Mary was thinking and feeling in response to what happened?
Spiritual Practice: “Ponder in your heart” what God might be doing through a sign you have noticed (Like the Wisemen)
Day 4
Read Matthew 2:13-23
What happens to Jesus in this passage?
What do you think Mary was thinking and feeling in response to what happened?
Spiritual Practice: “Ponder in your heart” what God might be doing through a dream He has given you (Like Joseph)
Day 5
Read Luke 2:41-52
What happens to Jesus in this passage?
What do you think Mary was thinking and feeling in response to what happened?
Spiritual Practice: “Ponder in your heart” what work God might want you doing for Him (Like Jesus)
Day 6
Review the week
Do you have any lingering questions?
What was your experience with ‘pondering in your heart’ (contemplation)? Was there one day that stood out the most to you? Why?