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Hebrews 10:23

Mark 10:46-52

Live in Your Hope

Hope Never Dies

What is hope? Hope is an optimistic state of mind based on an expectation of a positive outcome.

First Peter 3:15 says, “You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.” 

We say we believe, but we live as those w/o hope. We worry, fear, get anxious, try to do it ourselves. All the things that those of the world so—so consequently we look just like them when God wants is to stand out. Be ready to tell them My Hope is Built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness., etc.

I.               Hold Fast---be passionate and determined

This book was written to encourage believers—go further in Heb. 11 and calls the roll of the faithful

II.              The confession of Our Hope—being born again (our salvation) Remember the benefits of it

III.            Without wavering—be consistent and not double-minded

w/o doubting—not sounding like the world, not being negative

IV.            For God is faithful—Not a man that He should lie

The Story of Blind Bartimaeus

Mark 10:46-52

Blind, 

beggar, 

people were telling him to be quiet (trying to shut him down)

Had nothing, no earthly possessions but a garment

But He had hope.

Heard Jesus was coming by

His hope made him call out in faith

Called out and kept calling out

Addressed Jesus as Son of David—an address of respect and authority

Asked for mercy

Jesus inquired about his specific need 

He asked for his sight—ask w/o wavering and doubting

Jesus answered, “Go your way, your faith has made you well.”

Immediately he gained his sight and followed Jesus.

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