Hope (Study Guide)
“The Gifts of Christmas: Hope”
Sermon Study Guide for December 1, 2019
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44
The end is near!
- Three Principles
a. No one ___________________________ (24:36)
b. _________________________ will go on (24:37-39)
c. Jesus will cause ____________________ (24:40-41)
Matthew 10:34-37
2. One Action (24:42-44)
Psalm 121:1-2
1 Corinthians 11:26 - “until he comes”
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- Is the promise of Jesus’ return a source of hope or fear for you? Why?
- What have you grown up believing about Jesus’ return?
- How is hope different from wish fulfillment?
- Have you ever thought of hope as dangerous?
- Which of Jesus’ three principles in this passage is most unsettling to you? Why?
- In the context of living day-to-day, what does it mean to “keep watch” or “stay awake”?
- If you knew Jesus was to return this day at sunset, what would you do this afternoon?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Psalm 121
Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Wednesday - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Thursday - 2 Thessalonians 1:13-17
Friday - Hebrews 10:19-25
Saturday - Revelation 21:1-7
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: for hope in the midst of struggle
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