TODAY:

Advent: A King Like This – HOPE

BIG IDEA:

Hope = Confident trust that Jesus is who He said He is &

does what He said He’d do

SCRIPTURES:

Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 9:2, 6-7a, 1 Peter 1:3-7,

Revelation 19:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 5:3-8

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions? Why?

Q: How do the Scriptures/concepts from this week help you grow as a disciple

who loves God, loves people & serves the world (lives on incarnational

mission) in everyday life?

Q: Based on these Scriptures, how can you move from unbelief to belief, from

just knowing to actually doing in your life?

Connect with God (UP)...

Q: Read Isaiah 6:1-8. Does this description of Jesus & heaven fill you with awe,

wonder & excitement, or fear & dread? Why?

Q: Jason claimed that we have many “kings” in today’s culture – do you agree

or disagree?If you agree, what are some examples that you see & what kind

of “reign” do they have?

Q: What does it mean that Jesus’ reign includes your past, future AND

present? What are some practical ways this affects your life?

Connect with Others(IN)...

Q: Read 1 Peter 1:3-7. It says that WE have an eternal inheritance. How does

(or should)that eternal inheritance define how we relate together as the

Church here on earth, right now?

Q: Read Romans 5:3-8. How can we support each other during the “refining”

process of struggles & trials?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: Isaiah’s gut response to what the King Jesus had done for him was to cry out

“Here am I. Send me!” How is Jesus wanting to send you out into the world

around you, especially during this season?

QUOTES:

“For the believer there is hope beyond the grave, because Jesus Christ has

opened the door to heaven for us by His death and resurrection.” (Billy Graham)