The Birth of John the Baptist – Week One
Sermon Notes
Getting Ready for Christmas
“The Birth of John the Baptist”
Luke 1:57-66
Why is Zechariah’s mouth only opened after he confirms John’s name? God wants to teach him about faith and trust!
In the midst of difficulty:
Don’t ask why? Rather, ask what?
Embrace difficulty:
Don’t waste an opportunity to grow your faith!
Why the name John?
Zechariah = God remembers.
Elizabeth = God promises.
John = Grace and Mercy.
What legacy will you leave behind?
The response to the birth of John? Joy & Curiosity!!!
Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Trustworthy Steward of God’s Resources/Living Surrendered
LifeGroup Questions
- Icebreaker: What is your favorite part about getting ready for Christmas?
- Agree or Disagree: Sometimes God creates difficult situations in order to grow our faith in Him.
- Be honest: Do you tend to learn more from success and comfort, or from failure and difficulty? Why do you think that is?
- Read James 1:2-4. Have difficult situations had this kind of impact on your faith?
- Spent a moment taking an internal inventory: Have you given up hope in Jesus’ return? What role does anticipating Jesus play in your life?
- Do you live your life with the joy and curiosity of seeing God at work? Why or why not?
