If you were God, would you have chosen the same method to reach humanity? Why or why not?

What ways did God use to reveal himself to man before he sent his Son?

For further study: How can people have a relationship with the God of the universe? Read these verses to see God’s plan for you: John 3:16; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; and Romans 10:9, 13.

Like all Jewish women, Mary surely knew the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14. Why do you think she was still so surprised when Gabriel came to her?

When you read the Bible, are you quick to believe and accept its message, like Mary, or do you question and disregard it? Why?

For further study: According to the following Scriptures, what qualifications did Mary have to be the mother of Jesus? Luke 1:27; Luke 1:28, 30; Luke 1:38; and Luke 1:47.

Why are most of us fascinated with a newborn baby?

Does it seem important to you that Jesus lived life on earth as a human? Why or why not?

For further study: Read Hebrews 2:16-18. How can we take comfort from Jesus’ coming as a baby?

How do you think you would respond if an angel of God appeared and spoke to you? Why?

For further study: Read Hebrews 2:5-9. What do we learn about Jesus and angels in this passage? What does it mean to you?

Which of the gifts of the wise men would you most like to receive? Why?

If you were able to give Jesus a material gift today, what would you bring? Why?

For further study: The only writers of the Bible who included a record of Jesus’ birth, Matthew and Luke, also included other similar incidents in their Gospels, although, as with their bith accounts, there are slight differences. Read Matthew 7:11 and Luke 11:13. How are they alike? How are they different?