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​​​​Warm-Up for Sunday: As we enter this Christmas season, let’s be reminded why Jesus came. From the time sin entered this world, humanity has been searching for restoration. As Christians, we know the source of true restoration is found only in Jesus. But those who haven’t come to know Jesus are still searching, still living in darkness. The nation of Israel was living in darkness when Isaiah first announced His coming over 700 years before Christ. Isaiah proclaimed to those living in darkness, that a light has dawned, a child is given, who will be the hope of the world. Israel, however, failed to recognize their hope and salvation and subsequently were deported to become the lost tribes of Israel. This Sunday we will be reminded that a light has dawned for all of us. To prepare please read Isaiah 9:1-7.​​​​​

 
Small Group Discussion questions:
 
A Light has Dawned
Isaiah 9:1-7
December 7th 2025
1. Why was Isaiah so focused on the coming messiah over 700 years before the arrival of the messiah?
2. What was the spiritual condition of Israel at the time of Isaiah? Why were they living in darkness? Isaiah 5:12-13, 29:13.
3. Why does God direct His prediction of a future hope to the tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali? Isaiah 9:1
4. Why did God allow His chosen people (10 tribes of Israel) to be deported and lost? Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15, 25; 30:17-20
5. Regarding our daily walk, what 2 benefits do we receive from light?
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
6. How does having confidence help us move forward? Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:38-39
7. Instead of questioning God’s love for them, what should the tribes of Israel have been asking themselves?
8. How can religious activity serve as a covering for living in darkness? Isaiah 29:13, John 3:19-21
9. How should knowing that God searches our heart and knows our every thought, affect how we think? Psalm 139:1-4, Proverbs 23:7
10. Jesus has won the ultimate victory over darkness by never once sinning and satisfying God’s demand for justice; however we remain in the flesh and in conflict with the forces of darkness. Explain that conflict and how to overcome it in your daily life: Ephesians 6:12-13, Galatians 5:17-23, 1 Peter 5:8-9, 1 John 1:6-7​