Are We There Yet? Waiting for the Promised Messiah

Waiting for answers. Waiting for healing. Waiting for hope. In Luke 2, two ordinary yet faithful saints encounter the extraordinary faithfulness of God. This Sunday, we’ll see how Simeon and Anna point us to Christ, the true Consolation and Redeemer, and teach us how to wait with peace, gratitude, and confidence.

Outline:

I. Look to Christ, Your Consoler

i. Wait Expectantly 

Ii. Be satisfied in God’s word

II. Look to Christ, Your Redeemer 

Sermon Questions

1.     Simeon’s song shows deep familiarity with God’s Word, especially Isaiah.

How does knowing and trusting God’s promises shape the way we wait?

2.     Anna and Simeon wait for Christ as their consolation and redeemer. Where in your life have you seen Christ be your consolation or redeemer?

3.     How is Biblical waiting different than worldly waiting? Why is passive waiting so detrimental to the Christian walk?

4.     How often do you think about the second coming of Christ? What are things to do and not do to be ready for him to come again? Read Luke 12:35-40 and Titus 2:11-14 for help

5.     If someone watched the way you wait (your words, actions, prayers), what would they learn about who Christ is in you?