TODAY:

Advent: The Weary World Rejoices – HOPE | Stop Wishing

BIG IDEA:

True hope is a confident expectation rooted in God's faithful fulfillment of His promises.

SCRIPTURES:

Psalm 130, Hebrews 10:23, Ephesians 1:18

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Q: What are some examples of “hope statements” in your life? Would you categorize those more as wishful thinking or biblical hope?

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 Psalm 130. What does the psalmist communicate about hope for the people of Israel?

Q: What are the biggest promises God makes to his people in the Bible? How does God’s character factor into Him being able to deliver on these?

Q: Have you ever been at a place of desperation with your life or sin? If so, where did you look for hope in that moment?

Connect with Others(IN)...

Q: In Psalm 130, the people of Israel are singing these truths to themselves & each other. Why is it important that we focus on experiencing the Gospel both individually & then in community with others?

Connect with the World (OUT)...

Q: How do you see “weariness” in the world? What is one tangible way you can engage that with the hope of Jesus this month?

ACTION STEPS

1) Examine where your Hope Meter is at. How does the Gospel change that?

2) Join & participate in the Advent Devotional Plan (or another resource)