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The Power of a Second Chance - Luke 1:5-20; 57-66; 67-79

3 Scenes in the Life of Zechariah, father of John the Baptist
Scene One: A Failure of Faith – verses Luke 1: 5-20
Scene Two: The Offer of a Second Chance - verses Luke 1:57-66
Scene Three: The Results of a Second Chance - verses Luke 1:67-79

I. Scene One: A Failure of Faith – Luke 1:5-20

• Key Concept: Our lack of faith has consequences – for us, for our family, for our church, and for our community.

• Key Verse: Matthew 13:58 - And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.

• Community Group Application: Regularly gathering together on the Lord’s Day and in a community group strengthens your faith so that you will see God’s promise fulfilled in its season.

II. Scene Two: The Offer of a Second Chance - Luke 1:57-66

• Key Concept: God always offers us a second chance.

• Key Verse: Joel 2:25 (Amplified) - And I will restore or replace for you the years that the locust has eaten—the hopping locust, the stripping locust, and the crawling locust, My great army which I sent among you.

• Community Group Application: God has entrusted to us the message of the second chance. It is our privilege to reach others with this message.

III. Scene Three: The Results of a Second Chance - Luke 1:67-79

• Key Concept: When God gives us a second chance it is to be part of His plan to reach others.

• Key Verse: 1 Timothy 1:15-16 - Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

• Community Group Application: As we walk in faith, God gives us the privilege to be used to reach many people.