Study Questions for December 14, 2025
O Come, Thou Key of David
Read Isaiah 22:15-25 and Revelation 3:7-13
Spend some time discussing the observations and connections you make from the readings.
What do Shebna’s actions and attitude reveal about a leader who holds power for himself?
How have you seen “Shebna-style” leadership in government, workplaces, churches, or even in your own heart?
Why does God refuse to let the Key of David rest in proud hands?
In what specific ways does Jesus perfectly fulfill what Eliakim could only do partially (robes, fatherly care, key on the shoulder, peg driven in a firm place)?
Which part of Jesus’ description as “the holy one, the true one, who opens and no one can shut” most encourages you right now, and why?
Revelation 3:8 says to a small, weak church, “I have opened a door for you that no one can close.”
Think of a door in your life that looked impossible to open, yet Jesus opened it. Discuss.
Conversely, is there a door He has closed that you’re still trying to force open? What would trusting Him look like concerning this? Discuss
This week the "O Antiphon" prays: “Come… open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery.”
Who in your life is still standing outside the open door of salvation? How can your group pray and reach out this Advent season?
Read Isaiah 22:15-25 and Revelation 3:7-13
Spend some time discussing the observations and connections you make from the readings.
What do Shebna’s actions and attitude reveal about a leader who holds power for himself?
How have you seen “Shebna-style” leadership in government, workplaces, churches, or even in your own heart?
Why does God refuse to let the Key of David rest in proud hands?
In what specific ways does Jesus perfectly fulfill what Eliakim could only do partially (robes, fatherly care, key on the shoulder, peg driven in a firm place)?
Which part of Jesus’ description as “the holy one, the true one, who opens and no one can shut” most encourages you right now, and why?
Revelation 3:8 says to a small, weak church, “I have opened a door for you that no one can close.”
Think of a door in your life that looked impossible to open, yet Jesus opened it. Discuss.
Conversely, is there a door He has closed that you’re still trying to force open? What would trusting Him look like concerning this? Discuss
This week the "O Antiphon" prays: “Come… open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery.”
Who in your life is still standing outside the open door of salvation? How can your group pray and reach out this Advent season?
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