Anchored in Hope: Readings From the New TestamentSample

Reflect on today’s reading using this question: How do Jesus’s death and resurrection demonstrate his love and commitment toward us?
Hope that Doesn’t Disappoint
When mankind was powerless to earn salvation, Jesus bore the weight of our sin so that we could be reconciled to God (5:10). Jesus’s love for us was so great that he sacrificed his life and was resurrected to bring salvation and hope. Jesus was willing to defeat death to prove his commitment to us. As we reflect on the price Jesus paid to offer us eternity with him, we can rejoice and even boast in the hope of the gospel.
Reflect on your story:
Often people and things will disappoint us. But God promises that the hope we find in him will never disappoint!
- What are you feeling disappointed about today?
- How does being a friend of God restore hope to your life?
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About this Plan

We often hope in the world around us—for a promotion, a better relationship, a stronger family, and recovery of the sick. But trusting only in earthly outcomes will fail us. The Bible says we will experience loss and disappointment on earth, but we are held in God’s eternal love. On this plan, you will learn about God’s care for you and see how spiritual hope can bring strength amid life’s storms.
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