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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What would you say if I told you that God loves Muslims deeply ...
.... He has not turned His back on them or overlooked them in His eternal purposes?
Well ... with the rampage of chaos and evil in the Middle East that we have been reeling from these past months, many of you might say, "who cares?".
And if you are a close friend, or family member, you might well be thinking, "what the heck is she doing, going to such a crazy place at such a crazy time!"
But as the faithful saying goes, Timing is Everything! And this is God's Time to save Muslims!
Since I joined the MECA Team of e3 Partners in June 2013, I can honestly say its been the most difficult and the most wonderful time of my life.
What we never see on our TV screens are the incredible first-hand accounts, the transformed lives, the faces of joy and love, the tears of grateful repentance of hundreds of thousands of Muslims who are finding Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
But I have seen it. I know. And that's what fills me with joy.
So I don't mind if you call me "crazy", 'cos I know I'm no braver than anyone else.
But I also know that if this is the window of time, why should we retreat?!
My region is the Middle East. And, by God's favor, the half-million Muslims in Australia. With e3 this past year, I have been able to lay a foundation for continued work in both places.
Things are winding up on this planet and we need a surge!
What would that look like? Well, in my mind, that would be doing 5 years work in 2 years.
Is that possible? Of course! God goes before us, and makes the way.
I have some unprecedented opportunities penciled in on my calendar for 2015. God is moving and I want to go where He goes! Do you want to help me? Do you want to come?!!
Luke 10:2 "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest that he would send laborers into the harvest."
Thankyou for your love and prayers and support.
So happy to be part of the amazing team at e3. So grateful for you. Thankful to God.
Running to the Front Lines!
The Window is Open .... but not for long!
Robyn
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