“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” ~ Romans 15:13 ESV
A structured outline for Glory Campfire bible series on Hope in Jesus. This series spans 12 weeks, starting on July 10, 2024, with each week exploring a different aspect of Hope. Each session includes a primary scripture passage, discussion points, and reflection.
This series aims to deepen understanding and experience of the hope found in Jesus Christ, encouraging participants to live as people of hope.
Week 1 (July 10): Introduction to Hope in the New Testament
- Primary Scripture: Romans 15:13
- What is definition of hope in a biblical context.
- How does hope differ from mere optimism?
- How did Jesus embody hope?
Week 2 (July 17): The Promise of Eternal Life
- Primary Scripture: John 3:16-17
- Eternal life as the ultimate hope.
- How does this promise shape our Christian faith and daily living.
Week 3 (July 24): Teachings of Jesus
- Primary Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
- Jesus’ teaching on not worrying and trusting in God’s provision.
- How does trust in God’s provision foster hope?
Week 4 (July 31): Miracles
- Primary Scripture: Mark 5:25-34; John 4:16-25, 39-42
- Miracles/Testimonies and its impact on hope.
- Discuss how witnessing or hearing about miracles or testimonies can strengthen faith and hope.
Week 5 (August 7): Parables of Hope
- Primary Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 (Parable of the Prodigal Son)
- Understand the themes of forgiveness and redemption.
- How does the parable illustrate hope for restoration and new beginnings.
Week 6 (August 14): Joy in the Holy Ghost
- Primary Scripture: Romans 15:13
- Additional: John 11:25-26, John 15:1-11, Luke 10:17-24
- Discuss Joy in the Holy Spirit
- Discuss the significance of Jesus’ resurrection for our Joy in Christ
- Reflect on the hope of resurrection and the promise of joy for believers.
Week 7 (August 21): Persecution
- Primary Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
- Jesus’ words on persecution and the promise of reward.
- How can we maintain hope in difficult and hostile circumstances.
Week 8 (August 28): The Unity of Believers
- Primary Scripture: Romans 15:1-7
- How does unity among believers bring glory to God.
- Discuss personal experiences of unity and disunity and how it impacted your spiritual growth.
Week 9 (September 4): Hope in Prayer
- Primary Scripture: Luke 2:36-38; Romans 12:12
- Jesus’ teaching on persistence in prayer.
- How does prayer strengthen and sustain our hope in Jesus?
Week 10 (September 11): Christ’s Return
- Primary Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31; John 14:1-3
- Discuss the second coming of Christ as a source of hope.
- Reflect on how this future hope influences current living.
Week 11 (September 18): Living as People of Hope
- Primary Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9
- Practical ways to live out the hope we have in Jesus.
- How can we be beacons of hope to those around us?
Other Discussion Points:
- How does hope in Jesus differ from worldly hope?
- How can we keep our hope alive in challenging times?
- In what ways can we actively share the hope we have in Jesus with others?
Glorious Ladies & Watchmen - Exploring Hope in Romans 15
- Frequency: Third or last weekend of each month
- Time: Watchmen - 9am | Glorious - 6pm
- Prayer Schedule
Month 1 - July 29 | July 30
- Unity & Acceptance - Romans 15:1-7
- The importance of unity among believers.
- Accepting one another in Christ.
Month 2 - August 26 | August 27
- Paul's Ministry to the Gentiles - Romans 15:8-21
- Paul's mission and its relevance today.
- The inclusion of Unbelievers (Gentiles) in God's plan.
Month 3 - September 30 | September 24
- Hope & Encouragement - Romans 15:22-33
- The role of hope in sustaining faith.
- Encouraging one another through trials.
Activities
- Group Reflection: Share insights on how the scripture of the month applies to personal life and community.
- Prayer Focus: Pray for unity within the church and families; Pray for strength and wisdom to accept and encourage one another.
- Outdoor: Plan an outdoor activity to reflect on how we can foster healthy relationships as a result of our Hope in Jesus Christ.
Discussion Points:
- How can we practically bear with the failings of the weak and build up our neighbor?
- In what ways can we follow Paul's example in reaching out to those who are different from us?
- How does hope in God's promises encourage us in our personal and collective challenges?