Lent: A Journey to Hope in Uncertain Timesಮಾದರಿ

Hope. It’s a word many of us use so much that we may not know what it means anymore. We hope for a certain kind of weather, or we hope we do well on a test or project. This kind of hope is really no more than wishful thinking. The hope of Jesus is much deeper and more complex than that. As we take this Lenten journey together, we will analyze, reflect on, and wrestle with hope. What does hope mean for people of faith? What does it mean for those who wrestle with doubt and despair? And what does it mean for all of us when hope seems elusive? As we dive into this time of self-reflection, meditation, prayer, and Scripture examination, may we find our hope—our confident assurance—renewed in Jesus as we discover it in unexpected places and ways.

REFLECT

• What verses or phrases stand out to you in the passage?
• Verse 13 speaks of overflowing with “confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” What does the rest of the passage tell you about what living in “confident hope” looks like?

RESPOND

• Based on your thoughts and actions, how would you define hope and what you put your hope in?
• How are you feeling called to be filled with the confident hope of the Holy Spirit in this season? Take time to pray for God’s direction and guidance as you seek a Jesus-centered hope this season.