Life Group Discussion Questions
“Advent- Hope”
Ted Swinburne
December 7, 2025
What are the different ways we use the word “hope” in the English language? What is the definition of “hope” that is associated with Advent?
The “hope of Israel” was the coming of the Messiah. (Jeremiah 33:14-16) How did this impact their beliefs and behaviors? Talk about the names that describe the Messiah from Isaiah 9:6-7. How do they built our “Hope”?
Read Luke 2:21-40. How are Simeon and Anna examples of living with a sure hope? What challenges you from their story? What would you like to have as more of your story in living with hope?
Our hope has a focus on the past, the present and the future.
- What Messianic events of the past build our foundation of hope? (John 1:1-18 points to some of them.)
- What Messianic event of the future brings expectancy to our hope? (1 Thessalonians 5:13-18; Revelation 21:1-7)
- What are some of the promises that bring hope to our daily lives? (2 Peter 1:3-4; Romans 5:1-5)
What are you waiting for, anticipating, expecting? What is your hope in life? What does your hope revolve around?
“Advent- Hope”
Ted Swinburne
December 7, 2025
What are the different ways we use the word “hope” in the English language? What is the definition of “hope” that is associated with Advent?
The “hope of Israel” was the coming of the Messiah. (Jeremiah 33:14-16) How did this impact their beliefs and behaviors? Talk about the names that describe the Messiah from Isaiah 9:6-7. How do they built our “Hope”?
Read Luke 2:21-40. How are Simeon and Anna examples of living with a sure hope? What challenges you from their story? What would you like to have as more of your story in living with hope?
Our hope has a focus on the past, the present and the future.
- What Messianic events of the past build our foundation of hope? (John 1:1-18 points to some of them.)
- What Messianic event of the future brings expectancy to our hope? (1 Thessalonians 5:13-18; Revelation 21:1-7)
- What are some of the promises that bring hope to our daily lives? (2 Peter 1:3-4; Romans 5:1-5)
What are you waiting for, anticipating, expecting? What is your hope in life? What does your hope revolve around?