47 episodes
This Hope is for You Scottish Bible Society
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- Religion & Spirituality
Simple reflections for complicated times.
In a world full of endless breaking news, we need time to pause. We need time to reflect on words as true today as they were when they were written.
Every weekday we post a 3-minute moment with a Bible verse, a reflection and a space to think, pray and consider the God who offers hope.
"This Hope is For You" is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®
Find out more about what you’ve heard at scottishbiblesociety.org
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Advent 20 - Hope when lost
It's our final reflection of this series of the podcast. We're going to take a break from daily episodes for a while. I hope that in these small moments every day you've been able to find hope. Hold onto that hope. Even when you feel weak, even when you wander remember - it is Christ who goes before, who searches for you to bring you back. It is his strength, it is his hope. And the hope he brings - is for you
Today's Bible passage: Luke Luke 15:1-7
This hope is for you is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®
A new digital booklet of readings and reflections for January is available over at bible.scot/thishope -
Advent 19 - Hope in the storm
We're nearing the end of our Christmas reflections, and coming to the end of the year. Have you been thinking about 2024, and all you hope it will bring? Perhaps all you want is a smoother ride than in 2023. And what will happen If that doesn't happen? If the storms follow you into the new year? Where will your faith be? Where will God be?
Today's Bible passage: Luke 7:11-17
This hope is for you is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®
A new digital booklet of readings is available over at bible.scot/thishope -
Advent 18 - Hope in death
The story of Jesus is not just about his own life and death, but about ours too. And how the meaning and the direction of our life and death is completely changed when we encounter Jesus. Consider this passage from Jesus ministry - and see that when Jesus came to help his people...he could really help.
Today's Bible passage: Luke 7:11-17
This hope is for you is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®
A digital booklet of all the readings and reflections in this podcast is available over at bible.scot/thishope -
Advent 17 - Hoping for Healing
It can be tempting to put down the story of Jesus after his birth – we can pack it away with the rest of the decorations until next Christmas, and not have to think about it anymore.
But the story of Jesus didn’t end in the manger. It didn’t conclude with the shepherds, wise men, and angels. That was just the beginning.
These final reflections look forward to Jesus’ ministry as an adult. Will you look beyond the wonder of the Christmas story, as he shows us why we can have hope in him? Today - we see Jesus as a grown man - and as a healer.
Today's Bible passage: Luke 4:38-41
This hope is for you is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®
A digital booklet of all the readings and reflections in this podcast is available over at bible.scot/thishope -
Advent 16 - Hoping through pain
Merry Christmas. Thank you for joining us for a few moments today as we look to God's word. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, know that this hope - this hope promised long ago, fulfilled in the birth of a baby in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago - a baby who would bring peace, who would rescue his people and set them free - this hope is for you
Today's Bible passage: Luke 2:36-38
This hope is for you is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®
A digital booklet of all the readings and reflections in this podcast is available over at bible.scot/thishope -
Weekend Reset 3
"Our God is tender and caring."
Pause this weekend as you consider this week’s reflections. How does the idea that God is tender and caring change things for you? Talk to God about the places in life where you are waiting.
This hope is for you is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®
A digital booklet of all the readings and reflections in this podcast is available over at bible.scot/thishope