Waiting Room: Promise of Hope

Verses Used:

• Isaiah 9:2-7
• Salvation - 1 John 5:13
• Forgiveness - 1 John 1:9
• Provision - Philippians 4:19
• Protection - 1 Thessalonians 3:3
• Prayer - Mark 11:24
• Rest - Matthew 11:28
• Abundant Life - John 10:10

Takeaways:

Waiting for a Savior

•  Notice how the text speaks in future tense: People who walk in darkness will see a great light, You will enlarge the nation of Israel, You will break the yoke of their slavery, You will break the oppressor’s rod, uniforms will be fuel for the fire.
• The things we think can “save” us end up becoming idols that we worship.

Living with Hope

• Waiting requires faith
• Hope is future oriented faith. Hope is an expectation that something will happen.
• Biblical hope is expectant for God to show up and do something that only He can do.

God’s Promises

• Sometimes we need to be reminded of God’s promises. God promises us Salvation, Forgiveness, Provision, Protection, Prayer, Rest, and Abundant Life.
• See the “Verses Used” in the notes section to see which verses we find His promises.
• God is a keeper of His promises

Discussion Questions:    

• Why do you think it is important to live with hope? What happens when we lose all hope?
• What are some things (besides Jesus) you have looked to in your life to be a kind of “savior”?
• How might the next 30 days be different for you if you believe God’s promises and hope in Him?
• How could our neighborhoods or community be impacted by the hope of Jesus through us this Christmas season?

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