Going Deeper in “Dream Builder”
Read the following a few times:
Luke 1:26-48; 1 Thes 5:11; Heb 10:24-25; Titus 2:3-5
Reflect on the following:
1. Before Mary ever “does” anything, Elizabeth names who Mary already is: blessed and faithful (vv. 42–45). How does affirmation of identity shape our ability to step into calling?
2. What happens to a calling when it remains unspoken or unshared? What risks does Mary take by letting Elizabeth see her uncertainty?
4. What fears might Mary have been carrying that Scripture does not explicitly name (reputation, safety, relationships, future)? Which of those fears resonate with young adults today?
5. Why is fear often easier to talk about with someone older who has “been there” than with peers who are still figuring things out?
7. Elizabeth speaks with spiritual authority without controlling Mary’s choices. What is the difference between guidance and pressure in mentoring relationships?
8. What qualities make someone a safe “Elizabeth” rather than a dangerous voice in your life?
10. Mary’s song flows after she is encouraged. How does community help unlock worship, courage, and clarity?
12. Elizabeth doesn’t solve Mary’s problems—she strengthens Mary’s faith. How does this reshape what it means to “help” someone?
13. In what ways might God be calling you to become an Elizabeth for someone younger or less confident—even if you still feel unfinished yourself?
Spiritual Challenges:
Challenge 1: Find Your Elizabeth - This week, identify one older, spiritually grounded person you trust. Ask them for coffee, a walk, or a conversation, share where you feel uncertain, excited, or overwhelmed, and invite them to pray for you
Challenge 2: Speak Encouragement, Not Pressure - Be intentional this week about how you encourage others—especially peers. Affirm what God might be doing, resist fixing, advising, or comparing, speak blessing, not pressure into their life.