Message Notes: What’s your favorite lighting at the holidays? Where? Why? Our guiding focus in this season’s series: Christ Jesus came to our world by the Holy Ghost. We'll discover: • confident belief • willing surrender • jubilant joy • bright-light fulfillment • glorious salvation Our focus in Luke 1:1–25 is confident belief. Read Luke 1:1-4. How does Luke help us with confident belief? What’s his intentional approach in writing his gospel? Read Luke 1:5-7. What do you discover about the backdrop for our story? What stands out for you in these verses? A bright character choice for the season, helping light your way and lead you in confident believing: Consistent faithfulness, even when life is dark and disappointing. What does consistent faithfulness entail? Why is this character choice important, especially in dark seasons? Read Luke 1:8-17. What happens? What stands out for you in the story? What’s going to be unique about the baby? Read Luke 1:18-25. What happens? What stands out to you? A bright character choice for the season, helping light your way and lead you in confident believing: Open hearts for God’s bright surprises—especially when his best seems unbelievable! What does an open heart entail? What will it look like for you to open your heart even more this season? What can you do to cultivate greater openness and prepare the way for Christ Jesus? Get Ready for Next Week: Read each day from Luke 1:26-38.