Zechariah, Do Not Be Afraid!
Opening Questions:
Would you rather:
Go skydiving or spelunking?
Find a rat or a bat in your house?
Be shut into a room with cockroaches or trapped outside in a lightning storm?
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25
Filled With Fear
What reasons would Zechariah have for being afraid?
Consider where he is, what he is doing, and what happens to him.
What fears do you have that relate to your job or responsibilities?
What do you think is causing your fear?
Filled With Doubt
What is Zechariah’s reaction to the angel’s message?
Why do you think he reacts this way?
Is there anything you have been waiting on from God for a long time?
Have you ever experienced doubt like Zechariah, believing something to be impossible?
What makes it appear impossible to you?