Life Center
The Arrival—1
Hope When It Feels Hopeless
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Hope When It Feels Hopeless
Advent comes from the Latin word
• Hope
• Peace
• Joy
• Love
• Peace
• Joy
• Love
מָשַׁךְ
mashach: deferred, to push aside or delay
mashach: deferred, to push aside or delay
3 Truths About God’s Hope That Never Fails
1. Hope has a name.
· Jesus is “our hope.” 1 Timothy 1:1
· Jesus is our “blessed hope.” Titus 2:13
· Jesus is our “living hope.” 1 Peter 1:3
· Jesus is our “blessed hope.” Titus 2:13
· Jesus is our “living hope.” 1 Peter 1:3
2.Hope has perfect timing.
Jesus Would Be Born
· Of a woman (Genesis 3:15; fulfilled in Galatians 4:4)
· Of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; fulfilled in Matthew 1:22-23)
· In Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; fulfilled in Matthew 2:1)
· Of a woman (Genesis 3:15; fulfilled in Galatians 4:4)
· Of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; fulfilled in Matthew 1:22-23)
· In Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; fulfilled in Matthew 2:1)
Intertestamental Period
1)The Socratic method became a new way of learning.
2)The Old Testament was translated into Greek.
3)Alexander the Great conquered the world.
1)The Socratic method became a new way of learning.
2)The Old Testament was translated into Greek.
3)Alexander the Great conquered the world.
For the First Time in History ...
1)People were encouraged to ask questions.
2)Everyone had access to the Bible in a language they understood.
3)The good news could spread in a common language through the Jewish people to the entire known world.
1)People were encouraged to ask questions.
2)Everyone had access to the Bible in a language they understood.
3)The good news could spread in a common language through the Jewish people to the entire known world.
3.Hope is coming again.
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...The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27 We would love an opportunity to pray for you. Please click on the link below and submit your prayer request.
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What is your experience with Advent? What are you hoping for as you celebrate this tradition this year?
Look at the three truths about God’s hope. Which one feels the easiest to believe, and which one is the hardest to believe? Why do you think that is?
Read Proverbs 13:12. Is there an area of your life where it feels difficult to have hope? How does knowing Jesus influence your trust in God?
Start the Bible Plan Advent: A 25-Day Countdown to Christmas using Plans With Friends: www.go2.lc/adventplan
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