Northside Christian Church

1. Wait, where are we going exactly?

2. Calling precedes purpose.

3. Not what, who.

Discussion Questions
1. What’s one thing you look forward to doing during the holidays?

2. What is one Christmas party you went to that you are not likely to forget and why?

DIGGING DEEPER: These questions are designed to help you reflect on and discuss the message with others. You can use them in your community group, with a friend, or even with your spouse. You don’t have to cover every question—focus on the ones that spark the most meaningful conversation for you. Or simply let them serve as a springboard for talking through the ideas from the message that stood out to you.

1. Where do you see the kind of “lost sense of purpose” described in the message showing up in our culture today? What examples stand out most to you?

2. What stands out to you about Zechariah’s emotional or spiritual condition before the angel appears? How might you relate to him?

3. How does Zechariah’s encounter challenge the idea that purpose comes from talent, productivity, or achievement?

4. Think about a time when God interrupted your routine or expectations. What happened, and how did it reshape your sense of direction or purpose?

5. Who has God put in front of you right now that might be part of your calling in this season? What makes it hard or easy to love that person well?

6. Zechariah’s purpose wasn’t abstract; it had a name: John. How might your purpose become clearer if you looked at the relationships in your life rather than the roles or tasks?