Embracing Hope: A Closer Walk with Jesus

Devotional

Day 1: Embracing Jesus in Intimacy and Faith

Embracing Jesus involves both holding Him closely in a personal relationship and supporting our faith with enthusiasm. This dual embrace allows us to experience the fullness of our faith and the intimacy of a relationship with God. Many Christians find it challenging to maintain a close relationship with God, often struggling with the first definition of embrace. However, by focusing on both aspects, believers can deepen their connection with Jesus and live out their faith more fully. This Advent season, let us strive to hold Jesus close and support our faith with enthusiasm, allowing His presence to transform our lives. [01:46]

"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." (James 4:8, ESV)

Reflection: What specific steps can you take today to draw closer to Jesus and strengthen your personal relationship with Him?

Day 2: The Assurance of Biblical Hope

Biblical hope is the anticipation of a favorable outcome under God's guidance, rooted in the confidence that God's past actions guarantee our future with Him. This hope is a constant theme throughout Scripture, providing assurance and strength in uncertain times. Unlike the world's view of hope as mere expectation, biblical hope is grounded in the certainty of God's promises. It is the confidence that what God has done in the past assures our future with Him. Embracing this hope allows us to face life's challenges with courage and trust in God's plan. [06:41]

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11, ESV)

Reflection: In what areas of your life do you need to replace worldly expectations with the assurance of biblical hope?

Day 3: The Constancy of God's Truth

God's truth is absolute and perfect, offering a fixed point in a chaotic world. Embracing this truth sets us free from the lies of the world and gives us hope, as it reveals the error of our understanding and leads us back to God. In a world filled with uncertainty and confusion, God's truth provides a reliable foundation. Psalm 25 highlights the importance of God's truth, which is unchanging and trustworthy. By embracing this truth, we can navigate life's challenges with confidence, knowing that God's guidance is always available to us. [14:16]

"Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth." (John 17:17, ESV)

Reflection: How can you incorporate God's truth into your daily life to counteract the lies and confusion of the world?

Day 4: The Comfort of God's Presence

The presence of God is a source of hope, as He is always with us. Matthew's Gospel emphasizes "God with us," reminding us that we are never alone and that God's presence provides comfort and strength in our journey of faith. This assurance of God's presence is a powerful source of hope, especially during difficult times. Knowing that God walks with us through life's challenges gives us the courage to persevere and trust in His plan. Let us embrace the hope that comes from God's constant presence in our lives. [19:45]

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10, ESV)

Reflection: How can you become more aware of God's presence in your daily life, especially during challenging moments?

Day 5: The Transformative Power of Eternal Hope

The promise of eternal life through Jesus is a profound source of hope, impacting how we live today and giving us a glorious future with God. This hope is not just for the future but transforms our present, freeing us from fear and despair. John 3:16-17 reminds us of the promise of eternal life through Jesus, which is a source of joy and hope. By embracing this hope, we can live with purpose and confidence, knowing that our future with God is secure. Let us share this hope with others, spreading the message of eternal life through Jesus. [23:40]

"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philippians 3:20, ESV)

Reflection: How does the promise of eternal life through Jesus influence your daily decisions and interactions with others?

Sermon Summary

The Advent season is a time to draw closer to Jesus, and this year, we are focusing on the theme of "Embrace." Embracing Jesus means holding Him closely, both in a personal, intimate relationship and in our belief in Christianity. This series follows our previous one, "Letting Go," which emphasized releasing burdens like shame and regret to make room for embracing Christ. Embracing Jesus involves both definitions: holding Him close and supporting our faith with enthusiasm. Many Christians struggle with the first definition, finding it challenging to maintain a close relationship with God. Through this series, we aim to live out both definitions, believing in Jesus and holding Him close.

One of the key benefits of embracing Jesus is hope. Hope is a metanarrative found throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. The world often views hope as a mere expectation, but biblical hope is the anticipation of a favorable outcome under God's guidance. It is the confidence that what God has done in the past guarantees our future with Him. Embracing hope begins with a restored relationship with God, as Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5. Through Jesus, we are reconciled to God, and this restored relationship is the foundation of our hope.

Embracing hope also reveals God's truth to us. Psalm 25 highlights the importance of God's truth, which is absolute and perfect. In a world that often seems chaotic and uncertain, God's truth provides a fixed point, a constant that we can rely on. This truth sets us free from the lies of the world and gives us hope.

Furthermore, embracing hope reveals the presence of God to us. Matthew's Gospel opens and closes with the message of "God with us," emphasizing that God is always with us. This presence gives us hope, knowing that we are not alone and that God walks with us through life's challenges.

Embracing hope also gives us eternal life. John 3:16-17 reminds us of the promise of eternal life through Jesus. This hope is not just for the future but impacts how we live today, knowing that we have a glorious eternity with God.

Finally, embracing hope evokes joy in the second coming of Christ. The return of Jesus is a source of hope and joy, as it signifies the fulfillment of God's promises and the ultimate victory over sin and death. This Advent season, let us embrace the hope that comes from Jesus, the living hope, and share it with others.

Key Takeaways

1. Embracing Jesus involves both holding Him closely in a personal relationship and supporting our faith with enthusiasm. This dual embrace allows us to experience the fullness of our faith and the intimacy of a relationship with God. [01:46]
2. Biblical hope is the anticipation of a favorable outcome under God's guidance, rooted in the confidence that God's past actions guarantee our future with Him. This hope is a constant theme throughout Scripture, providing assurance and strength in uncertain times. [06:41]
3. God's truth is absolute and perfect, offering a fixed point in a chaotic world. Embracing this truth sets us free from the lies of the world and gives us hope, as it reveals the error of our understanding and leads us back to God. [14:16]
4. The presence of God is a source of hope, as He is always with us. Matthew's Gospel emphasizes "God with us," reminding us that we are never alone and that God's presence provides comfort and strength in our journey of faith. [19:45]
5. The promise of eternal life through Jesus is a profound source of hope, impacting how we live today and giving us a glorious future with God. This hope is not just for the future but transforms our present, freeing us from fear and despair. [23:40]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:46] - Embracing Jesus
[02:44] - Definitions of Embrace
[03:49] - Struggles with Intimacy
[05:05] - Hope as a Metanarrative
[06:41] - Biblical Hope Defined
[09:49] - Restored Relationship with God
[11:07] - Embracing Hope and God's Truth
[12:18] - Psalm 25 and God's Truth
[14:16] - The Constancy of God's Truth
[17:30] - Discovering God's Presence
[19:45] - God With Us
[23:40] - Eternal Life Through Jesus
[25:49] - Joy in the Second Coming
[27:30] - Revelation and God's Dwelling
[30:46] - Embracing Hope in Advent

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

According to 2 Corinthians 5, what does it mean to be reconciled to God through Christ? How does this reconciliation relate to the concept of hope? [09:49]
In Psalm 25, what does David ask God to teach him, and how does this relate to understanding God's truth? [12:18]
How does Matthew's Gospel emphasize the presence of God with us, and what significance does this have for believers? [19:45]
What are the two definitions of "embrace" discussed in the sermon, and how do they apply to our relationship with Jesus? [02:44]

Interpretation Questions

How does the concept of biblical hope differ from the world's understanding of hope, and why is this distinction important for Christians? [06:41]
What role does God's truth play in providing hope, and how can believers rely on this truth in a chaotic world? [14:16]
How does the presence of God, as described in Matthew's Gospel, provide comfort and strength to believers in their daily lives? [19:45]
In what ways does the promise of eternal life through Jesus impact a believer's perspective on their current life and future? [23:40]

Application Questions

Reflect on your personal relationship with Jesus. Do you feel you are embracing Him closely, or is there something you need to let go of to draw nearer to Him? [01:46]
How can you cultivate a deeper understanding of biblical hope in your life, especially during times of uncertainty or difficulty? [06:41]
In what ways can you actively seek and embrace God's truth in your daily routine, and how might this change your perspective on worldly challenges? [14:16]
Consider a time when you felt God's presence in your life. How did this experience provide you with hope, and how can you seek to experience His presence more regularly? [19:45]
How does the promise of eternal life through Jesus influence your daily decisions and interactions with others? [23:40]
What specific steps can you take to share the hope and joy of Jesus' second coming with those around you this Advent season? [25:49]
Identify one area in your life where you struggle to maintain hope. What practical actions can you take to embrace the hope that comes from a restored relationship with God? [09:49]

Sermon Clips

One of the benefits we gain is hope. Hope is, in academia, what we call a metanarrative. Hope is found throughout all of Scripture. Whether you're in the book of Genesis, or you're in the book of Revelation, or anywhere between, you will always find hope. Some of you need to hear that. Throughout all of Scripture, there is hope. There is always hope. [00:05:21] (34 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

Namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and he has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us. We beg you, on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made him who knew new sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him. I think this is a really good place to start when we're talking about biblical hope. What Paul is teaching the church here is that God loves us so much, that he created a way for mankind to be reconciled to him in the form of Jesus Christ. You see, humanity has fallen, and we have no way via our own merit to reconcile ourselves to God. We cannot do enough good deeds. We cannot pray enough. We cannot offer enough up to God to be reconciled to him. So God, in his name, amen. His great love and mercy sent his son to die on a cross as a propitiation for our sins, so that we could have a restored relationship with the Father. [00:09:13] (91 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

Now, that's a big word, propitiation. It's basically meaning that Christ is the perfect sacrifice. He's the only sacrifice that would assuage God's wrath and judgment. So when you believe in Jesus, you now have a restored relationship with the Father. See, this is how we can begin to build hope. All those things that you and I have done, We believe in Jesus and through this new restored relationship with the Father, we now have hope. We embrace hope because we know we're accepted by God and because his son, Jesus Christ, died on a cross for us. Number two, embracing hope reveals God's truth to us. This is a beautiful psalm. This is the psalm of David, Psalm 25. When you get to know the psalm and you understand the context in which they were written, beautiful. You find people going through all sorts of emotion, every emotion you have found in the psalms. [00:10:44] (94 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

Make me know your ways, O Lord. Teach me your paths. Lead me to the right path. me in your truth. I want you to hear that. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation. For you I wait all the day. Remember, O Lord, your compassion and your loving kindness, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions according to your loving kindness. Remember me for your goodness sake, O Lord. Good and upright is the Lord. Therefore, he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in justice, and he teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the Lord are loving kindness and truth to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Now, that may not seem like a big passage to you at first, but I assure you it is. 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