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The Gift of Hope

Hook

a. Intro

b. Set up

Book

a. Passage: Luke 2: 22-38

b. Context

i. Who wrote it

ii. Who did he write it too

iii. Why did he write it

iv. Where does this passage land in the book

c. Tension of the Text-

d. GTT- What are you holding onto?

Look

Holding onto Jesus vs. 29-32

Jesus’ presences changes everything

Holding onto Jesus brings peace

In the presence of our enemies is now our friends

Restores hope and glory paving new ways or renewal

a. Story or illustration

2. Jesus continues to marvel vs. 33 & 36

i. Power- Even as a baby the power of Jesus brought hope to a dark place. Brings the wise to acknowledge who he is. Brings empowerment to people who might not have had a voice-Anna.

ii. Presences- Story of Remy being held all the time and how people are drawn to the presences of Jesus to hold onto hope. We are desired to tell others to come to the presences of Jesus.

iii. Peace- Simon and Anna waited in patience. They lived in a hostile environment, waiting for the fulfillment of God. God gives His Holy Spirit to give us peace and to be patient for his renewal. Simon never told when he would see Jesus, Anna 84 years old.

3. All in with Jesus vs. 34-35

i. Rise and Fall-no middle ground. Jesus doesn’t play the middle ground. You are either going towards Jesus or moving away from Him.

ii. Mary at the cross

a. Story or illustration

Took

a. Summary of Tension

b. Conclusion

c. Big take away

i. Biggest gift we can give and receive is the living hope of Jesus. Where do you stand with him?