The Nature of Hope
Have you ever wondered what it really means to have hope? Our world and our lives can be endlessly confusing and discouraging, to the degree that many of us experience times where even the word itself can ring empty. In our fall Essentials study, we’ll take ten weeks to look deeply into the nature of Christian hope—what it is, what it means for us, and how we might pursue it. By reading through an assortment of passages from the Bible, we’ll provide an added depth of field to how we think about the hope of the Gospel, and we’ll explore the focus and source of our hope in Christ.
Session 1: Genesis
Session 2: Hebrews
Hope is God's ongoing provision in and through Israel.
Reading Passage: Hebrews 11:1-16
Session 3: 2 Kings & Romans
Without hope we are tempted to turn to idols.
Reading Passage: 2 Kings 21:1-9 and Romans 5:1-8
Session 4: Luke & Habakkuk
We need hope because nothing else will last.
Reading Passage: Luke 12:13-21 and Habakkuk 3:17-19
Session 5: 1 Corinthians & Psalm 77
We receive hope through the Gospel and Communion.
Reading Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and Psalm 77
Session 6: Nehemiah & Luke
We receive hope by beholding Jesus in the Scriptures.
Reading Passage: Nehemiah 8:1-12 and Luke 4:16-21
Session 7: Psalm 39 & Colossians
We are filled with hope by singing the promises of God.
Reading Passage: Psalm 39 and Colossians 3:15-17
Session 8: Acts & Revelation
Session 9: Deuteronomy & 1 Corinthians
Hope is the longing for what we cannot receive yet.
Reading Passage: Deuteronomy 34:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 15:1-26
Session 10: Matthew & Psalm 42
Hope is God's provision even in the face of death.
Reading Passage: Matthew 27:24-50 and Psalm 42
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