Message Notes: What’s the best gift you ever received at Christmastime? Why? What’s the best gift you ever gave at Christmastime? Why? Ponder this: Christ’s gracious gifts spark our togetherness & fire us up to bless others! Read and ponder Ephesians 4:7-10. What are your top 3 or 4 observations? What puzzles you? What are your fresh insights? Any implications for you personally and your togetherness with others? Read and ponder both Luke 24:46-53 & Acts 1:4-9. How do your insights from these stories correlate with Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:7-10. What do you learn about Christ’s gifts to his followers as well as resulting togetherness and blessings? Reflect on these Qs. What divine sparks emerge for you? What do you really enjoy doing for the sake of others? What do you do that when you do it, you sense the smile of God? Who is God calling you to be, based on how he’s gifted you? What is God calling you to do, based on how he’s gifted you? What’s your new adventuresome journey? Get Ready for Next Week: Read all of Ephesians one or two times. Give special focus to Ephesians 4:1-16.