SERMON NOTES

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TEXT

Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. (ESV)

KEY POINTS

I. Hope alleviates. Romans 8:18-20
A. Lending us strength.
B. Teaching us subjection.

II. Hope elevates. Romans 8:21-23
A. Anticipating future glory.
B. Looking for Jesus.

III. Hope perpetuates. 8:24-25
A. Sustaining our faith.
B. Preserving our patience.

HOPE APPLIED
1. Hope levels. Lean into balance.
2. Hope builds. Let it grow.

Colossians 1:27 “…Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (ESV)

Reveal Answer

GROUP STUDY

MEMORIZE

Colossians 1:27 “…Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (ESV)

READ

Revelation 21:1-4 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. (ESV)

I Corinthians 15:54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55 “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV)

REVIEW

What did Paul *consider and *compare in Romans 8:18-21?

How do we “wait for it (salvation’s completion) with patience?”” (see Romans 8:25)

According to I Corinthians 15:57, how is our victory attained?

REFLECT

According to Romans 8:20, why did God sovereignly subject the creation to futility?

What are some ways you would say: “creation groans?””

How does Revelation 21:1-4 comfort you?

Summarize the sermon/study in one word or sentence.

RESPOND

How can you lean into hope this week?

What are some steps you can take to cause hope to grow in your life?