-10 Judah is a young lion— my son, you return from the kill. He crouches; he lies down like a lion or a lioness—who dares to rouse him? The scepter will not depart from Judah or the staff from between his feet until he whose right it is comes and the obedience of the peoples belongs to him.Big Idea: Enemies run, friends rest, when the lion roars.I. All creatures on earth will bow before this Lion.     Revelation 5:5Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered so that he is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”II. Only the fearless Lion is worth following.   Hosea 11:10They will follow the Lord; he will roar like a lion. When he roars, his children will come trembling from the west.III. You need fear no other prey when the Lion protects.   Joel 3:16The Lord will roar from Zion and make his voice heard from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will shake. But the Lord will be a refuge for his people, a stronghold for the Israelites.Next Steps: Believe: Today, I trust my soul in Jesus’s hands.Become: I will rest knowing that the Lion watches over me. Be Sent: I will invite someone to watch our Christmas Eve service.Discussion Questions: What does the word “lion” suggest about Jesus’s role in creation?Explain how Jesus can cause panic in some and peace in others at the same time?When was the last time Jesus protected you from problems or danger?What challenge do you need the Lion of Judah to pounce on?What does it say about a God if people ignore him?Who will you invite to watch our Christmas Eve broadcast this week?Thank Jesus for his people and protection today.