The Light of Christmas (December 14)

Light in Our Doubts

1. God meets us in our faithfulness — even when we struggle to believe. (Luke 1:5–7)

2. Doubt often rises when God interrupts our normal. (Luke 1:8–20)

3. God’s response: not punishment, but mercy with purpose. (Luke 1:19–22)

4. God keeps His promises even while we’re still learning to believe. (Luke 1:57–66)

5. When we surrender our doubts, light breaks through.     (Luke 1:67–80)

Application: How God’s Light Meets Our Doubts

1. God meets us where we are.

2. God invites our honest questions.

3. God grows faith through waiting.

4. God turns doubt into testimony.

Family Discussion Questions:

1. Where do you see doubt show up in your life right now? What situations, worries, or unanswered prayers feel like “shadowy places” for you?

2. Why do you think God chose to meet Zechariah right in the middle of his struggle, not after he had everything figured out? How does that encourage you this week?

3. Can you think of a time when God interrupted your normal routine to get your attention? How did you respond?

4. God kept His promise to Zechariah even while he wrestled with unbelief. Where do you need to trust that God is still working—whether you feel strong or weak in faith?

5. What is one practical way your family can “surrender doubt” this week?
   A prayer to pray…
   a step of obedience…
   a conversation to have…
   a fear to turn over to God.