Christmas at the Movies Part 3: Arthur Christmas

On Sunday 15th December, we continued our Christmas at the Movies series.. You can listen to the talk by clicking here.

Once you have listened, here are some questions to consider:
1. What do you make of the idea that compared to Jesus, even the nicest people fall short of perfection?

2. The bible says “You shall be holy, for I am holy” (see Leviticus 11: 44-45, for example) and Jesus said: “Be perfect therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5: 48). Do you think it is possible for us to holy or perfect without God’s intervention? Can we ever, in this life, be completely holy or perfect? There is a helpful article on this here.

3. Apart from Jesus, who is the “holiest” person you can think of?

4. Considering your answer of above, do you think the person you thought of was completely sinless?

5. What is the nicest Christmas present you have ever received? Do you think you get any credit – was it “good” of you – to accept the gift?

6. Accepting Jesus into our life does not mean we are somehow “earning” eternal life with Him in heaven. Do you think we are changed in some way when we accept Him – and if so, how?

7. Can you think of an example where you believe God has been at work in your life and influencing what you do?

8. Have you accepted the gift of Jesus? If not, will you pray about this?
 

Further resources:

A short exposition of John 3:16 by Pastor John Piper here.