Before the Session

• Have the Bible Background Video ready to view.
• Review today’s scripture text and the session activities to help better facilitate the discussion.
• Encourage your group to listen to the Faithelement podcast ahead of the next session (Share the link via email or social media).

Context (From the Current Session Page)

Watch this video from the MASH episode Dear Sis

• While we focus on peace during the advent season, it easy to forget that the coming of Christ often comes in much upheaval in society. What periods of history do you think we have needed the peace of Christ the most?
• Why do we often find ourselves returning every year to the peace offered by Christ during this season?
• What strikes you most about the clip from MASH, a show set during wartime? What message at the end can we take from this specific clip?
• Is it frustrating that as we study history, it seems we need the feel the peace offered by Christ repeatedly?

Content (From the Mind Session Page)

Read Isaiah 7:10-17 and watch the Bible background video, then ask: