Advent: “coming” or “arrival”
Hope: a settled assurance that God will do what He said He would do
First Advent:
1 . We have hope because we see through
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2 . We also have hope because we see that the Lord has a plan for our lives
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3 . What you do with
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Second Advent:
4 . We have hope because Christ’s Second Advent is as
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5 . For the Christian, the Lord’s return and resulting
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6 . During which
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Verses on Biblical Hope:
Psalm 25:5, Psalm 31:24, Psalm 33:22, Psalm 42:11, Psalm 119:114, Psalm 130:5, Isaiah 40:31, Micah 7:7, Romans 5:3-5, Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:3
Verses on God’s Sovereignty:
Psalm 115:3, Proverbs 16:33, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 45:7-9, Job 42:2, Lamentations 3:37-39, Matthew 10:29-31, Acts 4:27-28, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 1:11, Colossians 1:16-17
Verses on Christ’s Return:
Matthew 24:26-44, Luke 21:25-28, Luke 12:35-40, John 5:28-29, John 14:1-3, Acts 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Titus 2:13, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 3:3, Revelation 22:20
Discussion Questions:
1. What was your biggest takeaway from this teaching? How has it impacted your perspective?
2. Which promises of God resonate most with you and give you hope?
3. How does the return of Christ influence the way you live your daily life?
4. Why do you think Jesus chose to ascend to heaven after His Resurrection? What significance does that hold for us?
5. Do you eagerly long for Christ’s return? Why or why not? How does that shape your faith?
6. If you knew Christ was returning in 24 hours, what changes would you make in your life today?
7. Pray for one another, asking God to strengthen your faith as we celebrate Christ’s birth and anticipate His return.