Advent | Week 03

01. Read Hebrews 12:1-2. Define shame. Why is it so powerful?

02. Why is it important that Jesus despised the shame? What would it be like if it didn't deal with shame?

03. Discuss how we process and engage with shame. Consider how we look inward to deal with shame and look around to deal with shame.

04. Why is looking up to God the only answer to dealing with our shame?

05. What does it look like to deal with shame head-on in the presence of God? Read Psalm 51. What can we learn from David's approach?