Friday, October 17th

Opening Question: What do you hope for in the next 5 years?

Read the following verses, and go over any difficult words or phrases:

Jeremiah 29:11-13
"I know the plans I have for you," announces the Lord. "I want you to enjoy success. I do not plan to harm you. I will give you hope for the years to come. Then you will call out to Me. You will come and pray to Me. And I will listen to you. When you look for Me with all your heart, you will find Me."

Psalm 42:5
My spirit, why are you so sad? Why are you so upset deep down inside me? Put your hope in God. Once again I will have reason to praise him. He is my Savior and my God.

Psalm 62:5
I will find my rest in God alone. He is the One who gives me hope.

Psalm 119:74
May those who have respect for You be filled with joy when they see me. I have put my hope in Your word.

Psalm 147:11
The Lord takes delight in those who have respect for Him. They put their hope in His faithful love.

Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak.

1 Timothy 6:17
Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

Hebrews 6:19
Our hope is certain. It is something for the soul to hold on to. It is strong and secure.

Hebrews 11:1
Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being certain of what we do not see.

Discuss the following questions:
1. What is hope?
2. What are people you know putting their hope in?
3. How is God described in the verses above?
4. What are some ways we can put our hope in God, according to these verses?
5. What are some of the benefits of putting our hope in God?
6. If you personally put your hope in God, how does that help your daily life?