- What you believe the future to be (your hope) will form and will determine how you live now. What do you think of this statement? Have you experienced this in your life?
- What are some things or circumstances that can diminish our hope in Jesus?
- What are real, practical, daily things we can do to prevent our hope from being stolen and to increase our hope in Jesus?
- “…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have…” 1 Peter 3:15 NIV
- One of the expectations of abounding in the hope of Jesus is that people will ask you about that hope. Are you prepared to give an answer? Will you open your mouth to give an answer? What is your answer?
- I would like to argue that one of the primary ways that we can be filled and refilled with hope in Jesus is by being in a regular, consistent, and vulnerable relationship with a couple other believers. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:23-25 ESV
- How does having an abounding hope in Jesus impact your willingness to give of your time, energy, resources, and gifts to spend consistent time with other disciples of Jesus?
- There are no scheduled Gather, Grow, and Go meetings for January and February; what are a couple ways you can use these two months for disciple-making? Will you?
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