Paul said that joy helps produce hope. He also said that joy comes through belief. Recognizing what God has done for us in the past can build confidence for the future, which in turn will produce more joy. Learn more about this process in this lesson.
Many think that in order to have hope we first need to be strong, but the Bible paints a different picture. It actually teaches us that in order to be strong we need hope. And hope is something God supplies when we seek Him. Learn more about how to develop hope that will sustain you through difficult times.
The churches in Smyrna and Philadelphia (Revelation 2 and 3) were experiencing intense persecution. The words of Jesus given to them were comforting to them and informative to the church today. What can we learn about enduring pain and discomfort for the cause of Christ? What do we see about endurance if we face our own persecutions?
God expects us to be productive and active, not as a work for salvation, but as servants who love Him and want to produce fruit for Him.
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1 Thessalonians reads, "...in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Join Jason as he discusses how to apply this scripture in all situations.
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