Hope Series

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What is Hope?

I am starting a new series on Hope. Hope is a key component to faith. Come along and study the scriptures with me as we learn about how important it is to have HOPE.

Hope Series- Part I

Why Do We Need Hope? I always thought faith seemed so much more important than hope. But after studying what the Bible says about hope, I discovered that we cannot have faith without first having hope! Let’s look at “the FAITH chapter,’ Hebrews 11 for more insight. Hebrews 11:1 New American Standard Bible teaches us:…

Hope Series-Part II

Hope in the Right Place Have you ever hoped for something and been disappointed that you didn’t get it? Have you ever hoped for something that you thought God wanted for you and then got offended at God because He didn’t let you have it? If our hope is not in the right place, we…

Hope Series- Part III

Hope that does not Disappoint So how do we hope in God? How do we make sure our hope is in the right place? This is so important, because having our hope in the right place means that we will not be disappointed. Remember that hope deferred makes the heart sick, causing us to be…

Hope Series- Part IV

Tribulation Produces Hope in Us I was a bit shocked when I read Romans 5:3-5 New American Standard: And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit…

Hope Series- Part V

Telling Your Soul to Hope in God In our day and age, if you are seen talking to yourself, someone might think something is wrong with you. But the Bible actually teaches us that we should TALK TO OURSELVES! Sometimes our soul needs to be encouraged and we are the best ones to do it.…

Hope Series- Part VI

Our Living Hope Our hope in God is a LIVING HOPE according to 1 Peter 1:3-5 New American Standard Bible:  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and…