Restoring Hope, Part 1: Power in the Promise

GRANT FISHBOOK, LEAD TEACHING PASTOR

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, 
for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23

Luke 15:3-7
³ Then Jesus told them this parable: ⁴ “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? ⁵ And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders ⁶ and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ ⁷ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.”

God never makes a promise that he .

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2 Peter 1:3-8
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these, he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them, you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

      For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Based on God’s promises, he is calling us to add to our faith:

• kindness

Small Group Questions

1. What fills your heart with joy?
2. Read Hebrews 10:23. What is a promise of God that sustains you?
3. In transparency, is there a promise of God that feels unfulfilled to you? Would you be willing to share it with someone so that they could encourage you to remain faithful even in the questions?
4. Which of the virtues Peter lists is the easiest for you? Which one is the most challenging?
5. In what areas of your life do you need Jesus to restore calm?
6. How can we pray for you right now and throughout the week?