Messages / Joy: Don’t let your joy be stolen this Christmas
Hope For Hard Times
Hope always tends to come up during the Christmas season, but between strained relationships, health issues, and financial burdens hope might feel far off and unattainable. If you want your Christmas season to be filled with the hope everyone talks about, you won’t want to miss this message!
December 8, 2024 | Pastor John Hill
Discussion Questions
Print- How does the example of Pastor John’s parents—finding hope and joy even in difficult circumstances—challenge or inspire your own perspective on hope during tough times?
- The message highlights that biblical hope isn’t just about present circumstances but eternal assurance. How does this definition of hope differ from the way hope is often portrayed in the world today?
- The message mentions 432 years of prophetic silence where people prayed and hoped without seeing immediate answers. What does this teach us about patience and trust in God’s timing, especially during the Advent season?
- How can you cultivate a mindset of gratitude and trust in God’s goodness, even when life doesn’t go as planned?
- Of the four ways shared that we can have hope because of Jesus, which reason resonates most with you? (1. We are more than Stardust 2. There is life beyond this life 3. Our purpose is more than stuff & family 4. God is infinitely better)
