The Gift of Hope
Three Types of Hope:
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Past Hope
“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
- Present Hope
“I am the Lord’s servant… May your word to me be fulfilled.” Luke 1:38
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” Hebrews 6:19
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Patient Hope
“We were saved, and we have this hope. If we see what we are waiting for, that is not really hope. People do not hope for something they already have. But we are hoping for something we do not have yet, and we are waiting for it patiently.” Romans 8:24–25
