Chains Shall He Break: All Oppression Shall Cease

by Rev. Grant Armstrong
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Luke 4:14-24
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SERMON NOTES 
I. From the time He was born, oppressors have felt threatened by Jesus.
II. If it’s not Good News for the oppressed, it’s not the Good News of Jesus.
III. Christ’s followers join with Jesus in breaking the chains of injustice.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION
- If you had to pick one favorite lyric of a Christmas song, what would it be?
- If the birth of the Messiah was part of a prophecy, why do you think Herod believed he could stop it?
- How is this congregation embodying the Good News of justice for the oppressed?
- How has Christ made you aware of your active or complicit participation with injustice? How is the Holy Spirit equipping you to be transformed?
- Name one way you can help "break a chain" of injustice for someone as part of your Christmas?
- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?