"The Little Leader of God's Big Plan" - Sermon

Grand Lake Church

What is your favorite image of peace from Scripture or real life?

 Read Isaiah 11: 1-9.

What stands out to you in this passage?

How does the image of the shoot from Jesse’s stump inspire hope?

What would it look like for a “child to lead them” in today’s world?

 Read Jeremiah 23: 5-6.

How does this reinforce Isaiah’s vision of a righteous leader?

What kind of hope does this bring during Advent?

 Read Micah 5: 2-5a.

What does it mean that God chose Bethlehem, a humble place, for Jesus’ birth?

How does Jesus bring peace as described in this passage?

 Read Psalm 72: 1-7.

How do justice and peace go hand in hand?

What are ways we can reflect the values of God’s kingdom?

 Read Luke 4: 16-21.

How does Jesus fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy in His ministry?

How can we join Jesus in proclaiming good news to the poor and oppressed?

 Read Ephesians 2: 13-18.

How does Jesus break down barriers to bring peace?

What barriers do we see in our world, and how can we work to overcome them?

 Read Revelation 21: 1-5.

How does Isaiah’s vision of peace point to the ultimate fulfillment in Revelation?

What hope does this passage give you as we wait for Christ’s return?

How does Isaiah’s vision challenge us to live differently during Advent?

What are small steps you can take this week to reflect Christ’s peace and justice?

 Write down one “peace-building” action you will take this week—whether in your

relationships, community, or personal life.

 Take a few minutes of silence to reflect on what it means to follow the child who

leads us.

Prayer for the Week:

Loving God,

You are the root of hope and the source of peace. In this season of Advent, we thank You

for the promise fulfilled in Jesus - who leads us with wisdom, justice, and compassion.

We marvel at the vision of Your kingdom, where wolves and lambs live together, and a

little child leads the way. Help us to trust in Your promise of peace, even when the world

feels broken and divided.

Teach us to walk in the way of Your Son, to see others with His eyes of love, to act with

His heart of justice, and to embrace the peace only He can bring.

May we be agents of reconciliation in our homes, our communities, and our world. Make

us bold enough to follow Your Spirit, humble enough to learn from the least, and faithful

enough to reflect the light of Christ in all we say and do.

Fill us with the hope of Isaiah’s vision, the joy of the angels’ song, and the peace of

Christ’s eternal reign.

In the name of Jesus, our Savior and Shepherd, we pray.

Amen.