This sermon explores the true meaning of Advent as a season of waiting, reminding us that our hope is found not in circumstances but in the person of Jesus. By looking at “hope deferred,” God’s perfect timing, and the promise that Christ is coming again, we learn how to anchor our hearts in a hope that never fails.

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Discussion Questions:

1) Advent is a season of waiting and preparing for Jesus’ coming. How has waiting—whether in life or in your spiritual journey—shaped your relationship with God? Do you find waiting easy, difficult, or spiritually valuable?

2. Read Proverbs 13:12. When have you personally experienced “hope deferred”? How did that season impact your heart, faith, and expectations of God?

3. Our hope is not in a what, but a who—Jesus. In what ways do we sometimes unintentionally place our hope in outcomes rather than in Christ Himself? What helps you re-center your hope on Jesus?

4. Galatians 4:4 says Jesus came “when the set time had fully come.” Share a time when you realized (maybe only in hindsight) that God’s timing was better than yours. How does that shape the way you approach unanswered prayers or delayed hopes today?

5) Advent also points us toward Jesus’ return and the restoration of all things. What is one practical step you can take this week to live with renewed hope—whether in prayer, gratitude, Scripture, or shifting your perspective?