We want to help people learn easy ways to share the hope and love of Christ with their neighbors in the midst of this crisis. People are searching for hope right now, and as Christians, we have an opportunity to share the one true source of hope with them. This series is meant to do just that — to share the hope of Jesus through looking at specific stories in the Bible.
“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
The Content:
The Bible Stories of Hope series is a discovery Bible study on Jesus’ authority over all. Each week we’ll go through a story from the book of Luke highlighting Jesus, His love, His power, and ultimately the hope He gives us. We’ll discuss what the story teaches us, and how we should apply the lesson to our lives.
The Format:
Each session starts with a time of care, allowing each person to briefly share how they are doing. Then we move into a time of accountability where we follow up on the actions we challenged ourselves to do at the end of the previous week’s session (e.g. share the Bible story with someone else).
From there, we move into a time of studying — reading through a new Bible story and discussing the meaning and importance of the story. We answer questions from the text and then practice retelling the story so that we can build confidence in sharing it with others. Lastly, we close by thinking of someone in our sphere of influence we can share the story with in the coming days, and then we pray together.
The Series Leader:
e3 Partners’ own Troy Cooper will be leading us through the Bible Stories of Hope series.
Troy is the VP of Global City Strategy for e3. He and his family have a passion for spreading the gospel and equipping local believers to make disciples and plant churches. They live on mission among the 93% unchurched communities in southern California and serve in various other parts all over the world as well.
Recordings from Previous Weeks
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Grace upon grace to you.
I have set up this page to help cover ministry expenses for trips. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be in a season of where I can GO to the nations. I could not do this without the support of the body of Christ. Throughout the years I have witnessed the beauty of the body of Christ serving together through praying, sending and going. We all have a special role to play in seeing the gospel spread to the ends of the earth. The church is God's masterpiece and we partner together in the good works he has planned for us for his glory. God didn't have to chose to use his people for the spread of the gospel but I believe he has given his people this command as a gift in love to be a part of what He is doing. What a gift!
John Piper is quoted as saying "Missions exists because worship doesn't exist." Worship is the ultimate goal! One day there will be a multitude beyond anyone can count from every nation worshipping Jesus. We have this promise that God's plan will not be stopped.
I am so thankful for your partnership in the cause of Christ.
"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20
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