Luke 2 – 1st October 2006
•	Put yourself into the shoes of the high born Roman citizen “most excellent Theophilus”.  What aspects of this story would he relate to and what would surprise him?  What is Luke trying to say to him?
•	What does Luke’s message about Caesar Augustus and Quirinius say to us about modern day powers and authorities?
•	In what ways are Jesus’ lowly status in the world emphasised?  Why is this an appropriate sign?  (Luke 2:12 cf Isaiah 53)  What this mean for his followers?
•	Why is heaven so excited?
•	How will God be glorified and men find peace today?
•	What does this passage highlight for you about your calling as a Christian?

Luke 2 – 1st October 2006
•	Put yourself into the shoes of the high born Roman citizen “most excellent Theophilus”.  What aspects of this story would he relate to and what would surprise him?  What is Luke trying to say to him?
•	What does Luke’s message about Caesar Augustus and Quirinius say to us about modern day powers and authorities?
•	In what ways are Jesus’ lowly status in the world emphasised?  Why is this an appropriate sign?  (Luke 2:12 cf Isaiah 53)  What this mean for his followers?
•	Why is heaven so excited?
•	How will God be glorified and men find peace today?
•	What does this passage highlight for you about your calling as a Christian?

Luke 2 – 1st October 2006
•	Put yourself into the shoes of the high born Roman citizen “most excellent Theophilus”.  What aspects of this story would he relate to and what would surprise him?  What is Luke trying to say to him?
•	What does Luke’s message about Caesar Augustus and Quirinius say to us about modern day powers and authorities?
•	In what ways are Jesus’ lowly status in the world emphasised?  Why is this an appropriate sign?  (Luke 2:12 cf Isaiah 53)  What this mean for his followers?
•	Why is heaven so excited?
•	How will God be glorified and men find peace today?
•	What does this passage highlight for you about your calling as a Christian?