Broken Dreams (Study Guide)

 “Broken Dreams”

Sermon Study Guide for November 30, 2025


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Scripture: Luke 1:5-20


1. A Priestly Family

childless…



broken dreams and faithfulness





2. Encounter With an Angel

Holy of Holies…


angels - Isaiah 6:1-5

“do not be afraid”



“How can I be sure of this?”



Silence - Space - Time



Advent is a time of hope




Questions to Discuss or Ponder:

  1. What stories shape your family? What are the stories that are always told when you get together?
  2. How do you think Elizabeth & Zechariah dealt with their childlessness? Who have you known who has had to deal with that? What did they do?
  3. What broken teams have invaded your life?
  4. How do we generally respond to people who appear to be faithful but have had unanswered prayers?
  5. What would it have meant to Zechariah to be chosen to perform the sacrifice? How would you respond in such a situation?
  6. How do you envision an angel? Why do they always begin with calming words?
  7. How do you think the “conversation” between Elizabeth and Zechariah went when he returned home? What would allow Elizabeth to hope again?
  8. Where in your life do you most need to experience hope again?


Scripture for the Week:

Monday - Luke 1:21-25

Tuesday - Luke 1:39-56

Wednesday - Luke 1:57-80

Thursday - Isaiah 6:1-13

Friday - Luke 24:13-35

Saturday - Matthew 2:13-18


In response to this Scripture, how will you live?


Prayer Prompt: God, restore my broken dreams.

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