Pessimistic Hope

Genesis 13

The Untitled, Open-Ended Study Bible

Preacher: The Rev. David Collins

May 10, 2026

Summary

In Genesis 13, Abram and Lot stand in the boarding line of history: with too much fear, too little space, and everybody grasping for what they can get. Lot chooses the obvious opportunity. Abram chooses trust. In this sermon, Rev. David Collins explores the difference between optimism, pessimism, despair, and hope…and why biblical hope is not confidence that things will work out, but that God is faithful.

“Pessimistic Hope” wrestles with politics, scarcity, compromise, the promises of God, and what it means to walk toward a future we cannot yet prove. Because the future is not closed yet.

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