Hope; Which was & is to Come - Jay Jefferson - December 3, 2023

I           Hope Defined:

Worldly Sense:           its a feeling, optimism, positive thinking or attitude, wishful thinking

 

Biblical Sense:           Originates from God and is facilitated by the Holy Spirit, brings with it an understanding of an expected outcome, purposeful, endures through trials and tribulations

 

II          Hope:             Which Was…

1. a) Hope directsGod’s people to look for a savior

 

                        Psalm 2

                        Isaiah 7:14, 9:6

 

 

1. b) The Miracle of enters the earth and becomes flesh

                        John 1:14

 

 

1. c) The essence of this hope comes to fruition

                        Isaiah 9:7

                        Jeremiah 23:5

                        Acts 5: 30-32

 

 

 

 

III        Hope:             …That Is To Come

1. a) Hope Becomes Animated

                        Hebrews 11:1-6

 

                        Galatians 5:5 & 6

 

 

 

 

1. b) Hope Looks Forward To Salvation

                        John 3:16 & 17

 

                        John 14:1-3

 

                        I Thessalonians 4:13-18