Comfort and Joy…In the Silence- 12/17/23

Comfort & Joy… “In the Silence”

Luke 1:39-41

Sermon Application Questions

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Icebreaker: Do you enjoy silence?  Why is silence such a struggle for many people today?  What are the things that we do to fill the silence? 

Read Luke 1: 8 – 24

Who was Zechariah and what was he called to do in this passage? Why was this such a

special honor?

What was the deep disappointment that he was carrying?  Why must he have felt that God

passed him by?

What was the message that the angle delivered? Why did Zachariah not believe the angel’s

message?

Has God ever given you a message that you find hard to believe?

When the angles called Zachariah into a season of silence, was that a punishment or an

invitation for reflection?

Why is it important that God fulfills His promise even after Zachariah doubts Him?

How does this encourage you?

Read Luke 1: 57- 66

Why was it important that Zachariah name his son John?

What did Zachariah learn in the silence?

How can you invite more silence into your life?

What does God want you to know?

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