Hope In The Darkness

What’s one of your favorite Christmas traditions, and why does it mean so much to you?

If you could spend Christmas anywhere in the world, where would it be, and who would you take with you?

Study

Read Matthew 12:21. What does it mean to you that Jesus is called “the hope of all the world”?

In Luke 1:5-8, Zechariah and Elizabeth are described as “righteous in God’s eyes.” What does this teach us about faithfulness during difficult times?

How does the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth remind us that God’s silence does not mean His absence?

What can we learn from Zechariah’s struggle to trust the angel’s message in Luke 1:18?

How can the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth encourage you to remain faithful in the midst of unanswered prayers?

How can you hold onto hope when it feels like God is silent?

What practical steps can you take to remind yourself of God’s presence during difficult times?

How does the idea that Jesus brings light in the darkness (Luke 1:79) change the way you view your challenges?