Pray for the Nations
Lesson 4
Savior of the Nations
People Group:
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1. Isaiah 9:1-3
a. Who are the people who have walked in “great darkness?”
b. What is the great light?
c. Why does the nation rejoice?
2. Isaiah 42:5-7
a. Why did God bring a great light?
3. Matthew 4:12-16
a. Who were the people who sat in darkness?
b. Who was the light?
c. What we conclude about Jesus’ purpose from this passage?
4. Luke 4: 14-30
a. What do you think Jesus’ purpose was in referencing God’s choices regarding the Syrian and Sidean?
5. John 3:16,17. You are familiar with these verses and have likely read them or heard them many times. Try to read them as though they are fresh and you have never heard them before.
a. Do you see or understand anything different in these verses than you have seen or understood before? What do you see or understand differently now?
b. Why did God give his son?
c. God sent his son so that who may be saved by him?
6. Reflection - what is God revealing to you about blessing/purpose/responsibility?
Going Deeper
Read Isaiah 42:8. What does God reveal about his purpose?
Read Luke 2: 25-32. For whom was salvation prepared according to Simeon?
Read John 4:39. Why
did Jesus stay with the