TEACHING NOTES

Expectation
something expected
the act or the state of expecting

Expectancy
the quality or state of expecting
the state of being expected

Expectation is a predetermined desired outcome or thought that you *want* to see happen.

Expectation comes down to a matter of perspective. Depending on whether or not your expectations have been met, goes a long way in determining your attitude

Expectancy is the anticipation of an outcome that is yet to be defined

Expectancy is a matter of anticipation that gives us hope

TALK IT OVER

INTRODUCTION
There is a distinct difference between having expectations and living in expectancy. My hope is that, as you approach this new season at FBC, that you will live in the expectancy that the best days are yet to come.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What expectations have you had with others that have not been met?
2. How have your unmet expectations changed your attitude toward someone or something?
3. What changes do you need to make for the upcoming season that will allow you to live in expectancy and not have a predetermined set of expectations?
4. What role do you need to take in this next season of FBC to ensure that What God has started here can come to complete fruition?

MOVING FORWARD
The next season of FBC will be unlike any other that has come before it. You can play a significant role in ensuring Kingdom success by living in the expectancy of God rather than having expectations of people. I challenge you to work with the leadership and staff and pursue a joyful expectancy of the future.

CHANGING YOUR MIND

But the longer we wait, the larger we become, and the more joyful our expectancy. —Romans 8:25 (MSG)