Week 1 - Zachariah: In Wonder of God Showing Up

¹³But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. ¹⁴And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, ¹⁵for he will be great before the Lord.”

¹⁸And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” ¹⁹And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

⁶³And he asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” And they all wondered. ⁶⁴And immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God.” Luke 1:13-15a, 18-19, 63-64a

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1) Read Luke 1:5-25,57-80.

2) How do you see Zechariah respond with wonder at what God has done?

3) What about the story of Zechariah can you relate to in your life today?

4) How does the story of Zechariah point to the advent theme of hope this week?

5) How can you look for opportunities to be awakened to the wonder of God showing up this week?

6) This week’s Advent theme is hope. Pray that God will deepen your wonder of His hope this week.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS TRADITION IDEA

Read Luke 1:5-25.
Talk with your family/friends at dinnertime about how God has shown up for you this year. Write down on paper and display it throughout Advent.
Go see a Live Nativity or a church hosting a Walk Through Bethlehem