November 16, 2025

Advent-ually
"Hope Will Come"

Before you begin

Before you begin: Take a moment to pray and ask the Lord to speak to you through His Word -  to give you wisdom, understanding, and a heart that is ready to respond. Ask Him to help you prepare the way for His work in your life today.

Isaiah 9:2-7. As you read, consider these questions:

• What is this text teaching me about God?

• What is this text teaching me about me?

• How do I apply this text to my life?

Text-Specific Questions: Feel free to pick any of the following questions to work through individually or with your house church. Don’t feel like you need to answer them all - allow the Holy Spirit to lead your conversation.

1. When you think about the word darkness in your life right now, what comes to mind? And where have you seen even a small sign of God’s light breaking in?

2. Isaiah says a “great light” has already dawned. What helps you hold onto hope

before you see anything change?

3. Which part of Jesus’ identity from Isaiah 9:6 (Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace) feels the most real or needed for you this week?

4. Where do you find yourself putting hope in things other than Jesus, like people, outcomes, or circumstances, and what usually happens when you do?

5. Advent invites us to slow down and pay attention. What is one simple practice you could try this week to make space for Jesus’ light and peace?