Leading Question: Stories often have an arc. There is tension, and the story draws us along because in the unfolding of each story, we see a bit of ourselves and what it means to be human. When you think of stories that have been powerful in your life, where does waiting fit in the storyline?

Scripture Focus: Psalm 27:14, Psalm 131, Psalm 126, Matthew 18:3

The Big Idea: Waiting in the Bible is active, not passive. Active waiting can involve silence and sound,

calm and activity. And while waiting is depicted primarily as a human activity, God also waits.

For Discussion:

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