Community Group Questions

Advent 2025 Week 2: He Is… Mary: When the Spirit Moves

Luke 1:26-45

Opening Question

As you reflect on this week’s message, what did you discover or were you reminded of about who God is?

Discussion Questions

1. Faith in the Impossible

Mary stepped into a situation that was confusing, risky, and seemingly impossible—and yet she trusted God.
- What is one area in your life that currently feels impossible?
- How do you typically respond when God asks you to trust Him in situations you don’t understand?
- What would trusting God in that situation look like this week?

2. Surrender and Letting Go of Control

Mary didn’t just believe—she surrendered: “I am the Lord’s servant.”
- Where in your life are you holding tightly to control instead of surrendering to God?
- How might your perspective or emotions change if you truly let go and said, “Here I am, Lord, do with me what You will”?
- What fears or doubts surface when you think about surrendering completely to God?

3. Worship as Response to God’s Beauty

Mary worshiped because she saw God’s majesty, not just His practicality.
- Do you more often see God as practical (problem-solver) or beautiful (worthy of awe and adoration)? Why?
- How might seeing God as beautiful, not just practical, change the way you worship Him daily?
- Can you recall a time when recognizing God’s beauty in your life led you to genuine worship or awe?

4. Real People, Real Emotions

The people in the Bible weren’t perfect—they had doubts, fears, and messy lives, just like us.
- Which part of Mary’s story felt most relatable to you? Why?
- How does seeing Mary as a “real person” rather than a perfect figure change your view of following God in your own life?
- How can sharing your struggles with trusted people help you see God’s work more clearly, like Mary turning to Elizabeth?

5. God’s Grace Over Merit

Mary was “highly favored” because of God’s grace, not because of what she had earned or deserved.
- How do you tend to think about God’s grace in your own life—something you earn, something you receive, or something you often overlook?
- When has God shown you favor or grace in a way you didn’t deserve? How did it change you?
- How could embracing the idea of “finding favor with God” shift the way you approach your faith and decisions?

Middle School/High School Question

Mary faced a really scary and confusing situation, but she chose to trust God and let Him work. Can you think of a time you had to trust God even when it didn’t make sense? What helped you? And like Mary went to Elizabeth - who do you go to when when things feel impossible?

Kids’ Question