1. The Gift of a Future

2. Isaiah 7:14; 9:1-2, 6-7 (p.522) Isaiah 7:14; 9:1-2, 6-7 (p.522) Matt 1:23; 2:6; 4:14-17 (p.733) Matt 1:23; 2:6; 4:14-17 (p.733) God keeps His promises! God keeps His promises! Our Hope is based on God. Our Hope is based on God. This brings security and confidence. This brings security and confidence.

3. Hope – changes us now. Hope – changes us now. For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all of God’s people, which come from your confident hope of what God has reserved for you in heaven. You have had this expectation ever since you first heard the truth of the Good News. Colossians 1:4-5 Romans 8:18 (p.862) Romans 8:18 (p.862)

5. Hope is Christ centered. Hope is Christ centered. Romans 8:19-25 Romans 8:19-25 We can become Hope. We can become Hope.