Faith Talk – December 28, 2025
Faith Talks are designed to help you keep the conversation going beyond Sunday morning. Use this guide with your family or friends to reflect on the sermon, pray together, and put God’s Word into practice. Think of this guide as a starting place—then let God shape the conversation.
Sermon
Title: The Aftermath of the Christmas Story
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Overview: After Jesus is born, the story does not immediately become peaceful or easy. Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt to protect Jesus from King Herod. Herod’s violent response brings fear and grief to the nation, and eventually, God leads Joseph and his family back—not to Bethlehem, but to Nazareth—fulfilling prophecy and continuing His plan of redemption.
Main Points:
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
For Students & Adults
Application: This week, identify one situation where you need to trust God’s guidance instead of your own comfort or control.
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Overview: After Jesus is born, the story does not immediately become peaceful or easy. Joseph is warned in a dream to flee to Egypt to protect Jesus from King Herod. Herod’s violent response brings fear and grief to the nation, and eventually, God leads Joseph and his family back—not to Bethlehem, but to Nazareth—fulfilling prophecy and continuing His plan of redemption.
Main Points:
- The Flight of the Family – God protected Jesus by leading Mary and Joseph to act quickly and trust Him.
- The Fright of the Nation – Herod’s fear of losing power led to great suffering and tragedy.
- The Plight of Their Return – God guided the family home in His timing and according to His purpose.
Discussion Questions:
For Kids
- Why did Mary and Joseph have to travel somewhere new after Jesus was born?
- How did God help protect baby Jesus?
- How can we trust God when something feels scary or confusing?
For Students & Adults
- What stands out to you about Joseph’s obedience in this passage?
- How does this story challenge the idea that following God always feels safe or easy?
- Where might God be calling you to trust Him even when the outcome is unclear?
Application: This week, identify one situation where you need to trust God’s guidance instead of your own comfort or control.
Pray Together
- Thank God for protecting Jesus and faithfully guiding His people, even in hard seasons.
- Commit to obey God quickly—like Joseph did—when He leads us, even if it’s inconvenient.
- Ask for courage to obey God quickly and faithfully.
Activity
“Follow the Path” Trust Game
Supplies:
Instructions:
Connect the Dots:
Just like Joseph trusted God’s direction step by step, we can trust God to lead us—even when we can’t see the whole path.
- Painter’s tape or paper
- A blindfold (or have kids close their eyes)
Instructions:
- Create a simple path on the floor using tape or paper shapes.
- One person is blindfolded while another gives verbal directions to guide them along the path.
- Switch roles and repeat.
- Afterward, talk about how it felt to trust someone else’s voice.
Connect the Dots:
Just like Joseph trusted God’s direction step by step, we can trust God to lead us—even when we can’t see the whole path.
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