The Story of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and the Roman Empire . . . What can we learn from Zechariah and Elizabeth’s story? Waiting is not a sign of God’s absence. God’s timing is not random - its redemptive. Sometimes God will answer in a way that we weren’t expecting. The weary wait prepares us for the hope that is coming. What Do We Do While We Wait? Keep living faithfully. Keep your heart open to God’s surprising work. Remember that your story is part of His bigger story. Discussion Questions What stood out to you most from the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and why does it resonate with you personally? How do you typically respond when God seems silent or when prayers go unanswered for a long time? Zechariah and Elizabeth remained faithful in the ordinary while waiting for the extraordinary. What does faithfulness look like for you in your current season of waiting? Can you identify a time in your life when God’s timing felt delayed, but later you saw His wisdom in it? Zechariah’s silence became a space for preparation, not punishment.