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Advent Week 1
BCS Deaf Church
Nov 29, 2015
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How is this a story about Hope?
What should we hope for?
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What is “Advent?” and why do we do it?
4 Weeks Teaching: Hope, Joy, Peace, Love
What you can do:
• ASL Bible Study
• Daily Devotional
• Advent Conspiracy
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Syrian Refugee Crisis
Samaritan’s Purse
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/
refugee-crisis-in-europe/
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Q: Define “Hope”
• the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that
events will turn out for the best.
Q: What are some things that you hope for?
Q: Will those things come true?
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Greek Word: “Elpis” = Hope
“A proper expectation of what is sure”
Not just “want to happen” – but we wish
for it and know it will happen.
Linked in the Bible with confidence,
assurance, faith
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Romans 5:5
“And hope does not disappoint us, because God
has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy
Spirit, whom he has given us.”
Heb 11:1
“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will
actually happen; it gives us assurance about things
we cannot see.”
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There will be no more gloom for those who were in
distress:
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• The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
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• For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.
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Q: Why were these people walking in
darkness?
Q: When were we “walking in darkness?”
Q: What is the “great light?”
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Q: What was the nation of Israel
hoping for?
• Messiah
• Savior
• Kingdom of God
Q: Is that hope then only for Israel?
• No – Romans 15:12-13
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12“And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will
spring up, one who will arise to rule over the
nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.”
13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and
peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow
with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Why did Jesus come as a baby in a barn?
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For the Hope of the World
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“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the
prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
19to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
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According to these verses, why did Jesus
come?
What do we learn from these verses that
our hope needs to be in?
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His Kingdom
His Reign
His Heart:
• heal the sick
• help the poor
• comfort the sad
• lift up the weak
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A Savior Is Born
Have you put your Hope in Jesus?
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Austin and his girlfriend (Chesny’s brother), who is
pregnant
Carla – peace and comfort as she goes through this
season without Shawn
Alissa’s sister, Andrea – went into premature labor.
Praise that the baby did not come, but Andrea is
struggling with being stuck in the hospital on
bedrest.
Mel – safe and comfortable travel to Louisiana and
back.
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12/13
Second Sunday Supper and Christmas Party after
church. Dinner will be provided by the church.
Next week is Ella’s birthday!