Stolen Hope, Pt2

Pastor Jim Kennington

December 28, 2024

LC3 Sermon Notes
December 28 & 29, 2024 - Pastor Jim Kennington
“How the Grinch Steals Christmas… & How to Get it Back”

Stolen Hope

Stolen Hope: Our hope can be stolen by

expectations and

life circumstances.

The presentation of Jesus (v22-24)
Why did they take Jesus to the Temple?
1. Ritual

from childbirth (Lev. 12:6-8)
2.

offering for a firstborn son (Exodus 13:2)

We take back our hope by obeying

.

The encounter with Simeon (v25-35)
Simeon = God

He was

Reveal Answer
He was

Reveal Answer
He was

Reveal Answer

for the consolation of Israel

We take back our hope by

the consolation of Israel
4. He was

We take back our hope by being

with the Spirit

Jesus came to provide salvation for

.

Above the cradle stands a cross: Jesus was born

The encounter with Anna (v36-38
Anna = grace, or God has

We take back our hope by eagerly awaiting

.

The great hope of Old Testament believers was the

of Christ.

The great hope of New Testament believers is the

of Christ.

“We are filled with hope, as we wait for the glorious return of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” —Titus 2:13 (CEV)

Stolen hope: Our hope can be stolen when we forget the promise of Christ’s

& the

He planned for us!

“Just as Christ’s first coming was preceded by widespread apathy and spiritual darkness, the same will happen again before His return. There are eight times as many prophecies about His second coming as there were for His first, yet few are watching.” —Steve Miller (One Day Nearer)

Cultivating your hope

· Ground your faith in

· Invest deeply in

· Anchor your hope

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