Hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
REVIEW: Our hope depends on God’s character.
- READ: Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”
- DISCUSS: Are there any circumstances or relationships in which you struggle to have hope?
- DISCUSS: How has God provided you or someone you know with hope recently?
REVIEW: Our hope rests on eternal promises.
- READ: Psalm 119:49-50 “Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.”
- DISCUSS: What are some of your favorite promises in scripture? Take time to look them up if needed, so that you are confident about where they are in the Bible!
ASK:
What else did you get from this week's sermon? What actions or next steps can you take to apply it to your life?
PRAY:
For a reminder of God’s goodness and love, and for a hope that flows from trusting in his Word.