Hope verb - 1. To cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true. 2. Trust.
Transitive verb - 1. To desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment or expect with confidence
Noun - desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, something desired or hoped for.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hope

1. Abraham had hope.

2. Abraham believed.

3. Abraham did not weaken.

4. Abraham was strengthened.

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before His presence with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time, now, and forever. Amen.

Sermon Questions:

1. Is there a difference between hoping and believing?

2. Where would you rate your hope level today? Why would you place it there?

3. Is there an area where you currently feel hopeless or where your hope is waning? Share that with the group.

4. Have you ever "weakened in your faith?" What caused this?

5. How can your faith be strengthened?

6. What other Biblical passages provide hope to you?