1. The Power of Hope Selected Scripture

2. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” 1 Peter 1:3-5

3. I.The Presence of a Steady Hope

4. “’The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.’ From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Matthew 4:16

5. I.The Presence of a Steady Hope “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,” 1 Peter 1:22

6. I.The Presence of a Steady Hope “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.” 1 Peter 2:11-12

7. I.The Presence of a Steady Hope “For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: “Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth”; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;” 1 Peter 2:21-23

8. I.The Presence of a Steady Hope “not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. For ‘He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.”1 Peter 3:9-11

9. I.The Presence of a Steady Hope “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’” 1 Peter 4:8

10. I.The Presence of a Steady Hope “…Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” 1 Peter 1:3b

11. II.The Presence of a Sure Hope

12. “Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” 1 Peter 1:13

13. II.The Presence of a Sure Hope “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,” Hebrews 6:11

14. II.The Presence of a Sure Hope “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two- edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

15. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope

16. “Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.” Hebrews 6:17-18

17. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope 1.Meditate from the Bible on how sure your hope is in the presence of God

18. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope 1.Meditate from the Bible on how sure your hope is in the presence of God 1.Pray that God would open your mind and heart to the greatness and certainty of your hope in Him

19. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope 1.Meditate from the Bible on how sure your hope is in the presence of God 1.Pray that God would open your mind and heart to the greatness and certainty of your hope in Him 1.Consider how much Christ has suffered for your hope

20. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope 4.Consider Christians like yourselves who have laid hold on hope in Christ

21. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope 4.Consider Christians like yourselves who have laid hold on hope in Christ 5.Help each other do all these things in community

22. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus…” Hebrews 6:19-20a

23. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope “But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.” Hebrews 6:9

24. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope “Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20-21

25. III.The Person of a Supernatural Hope “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” Philippians 3:12