Hope Sabbath School

Lesson 7: Motivated by Hope

Why is the Second Coming of Jesus so important for every Christian? What did Jesus say about his return? What lessons can be learned from William Miller and the Great Disappointment?

Lesson 6: The Two Witnesses

This lesson will identify the characteristics of the Two Witnesses of Revelation, and related prophetic time periods. How are the Two Witnesses "killed" and "resurrected"? What special mission is given to the Two Witnesses today?

Lesson 5: Faith Against All Odds

What bold declaration did the prophet Isaiah give regarding the Word of God? Why was the apostle Paul so passionate about sharing the Word with others? What is the relationship of the Holy Spirit to scripture? This lesson will answer these questions and look at the central truth of God's Word.

Lesson 4: Standing for the Truth

This lesson will look at the persecution and apostasy prophesied in the Little Horn power of Daniel. Using the apostles as and example, how can we stand firm for the truth as followers of Jesus?

Lesson 3: Light Shines in the Darkness

How does the Word of God set us free from Satan’s deceptions? In this lesson we will dig into how to discern God's truth from Satan's lies. This study will discuss practical steps in separating the "sheep" from the "wolves". When facing the darkness of persecution and false doctrines, what light will guide us?

Lesson 2: The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness?

This lesson will explore the love of God revealed in scripture through Jesus. What can we learn about God's love from the hardships of the apostles? This lesson will also look at practical ways we can reflect God's love to those around us.

Lesson 1: The War Behind All Wars

A cosmic conflict has taken place between God and Satan. How did war break out in heaven, a perfect place? What was Lucifer's strategy? When did Earth become a focal point in the conflict? This lesson will look into these questions and help you find hope on the battlefield.

Lesson 13: Waiting on the Lord

Waiting is hard. Waiting on the wonderful promises of heaven that are described in the Bible make it harder! What do the Psalms say about what we should be doing while we wait? Can there be peace in the anticipation?

Lesson 12: Worship that Never Ends

What do the Psalms say about how we worship God here on Earth? What do they say about what worship will be like in heaven?

Lesson 11: Longing for God in Zion

The psalmists wrote many beautiful prose of longing for God, as well as of their intimate worship experiences. How can these examples help us as we wait for heavenly Zion?

Lesson 10: Lessons from the Past

The Psalms often refer to historical examples of how God has saved His people in the past. What lessons can we learn from salvation history?

Lesson 9: Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord

This lesson will look at some of the key biblical themes found in the imagery of The Good Shepherd, The Suffering Messiah, The Eternal King, and Eternal Priest.

Lesson 8: Wisdom for Righteous Living

The Psalms are a source of wise counsel. In this lesson we will look at some examples of this wisdom and the blessings found in applying this wisdom to our lives.

Lesson 7: Your Mercy Reaches to the Heavens

God's mercy is boundless! We will look at what the Psalms have to say about resting and rejoicing in His mercy.

Lesson 6: I Will Arise

Does God hear the cry of the oppressed? What should we do when it seems that He is slow to act on our behalf? In this lesson we will look at God's promises to arise.

Lesson 5: Singing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land

When were the Psalms written? Does this context give us inssights? Why was Israel in a foreign land? How can we sing the Lord's Song?

Lesson 4: The Lord Hears and Delivers

This lesson continues our look at God's character. The Psalms tell us that God is near to us, cares, is our refuge, deliverer, and help in times of need.

Lesson 3: The Lord Reigns

The Bible reveals the character of our awesome God! In this lesson we will look at the psalmists' description of God as Creator, Sovereign, Judge, and worthy of our trust.

Lesson 2: Teach Us to Pray

This lesson will look at the examples of prayer in the Psalms, and how we can use them as a model for our own prayers.

Lesson 1: How to Read The Psalms

Is there a method to reading the Psalms that will help us get the most out of this beautifully written scripture? In this lesson we will look at who the psalmist were, how Israel used the songs in worship, and the unique features of the Psalms.

Lesson 13: The End of God’s Mission

In this last lesson, we will look at God’s mission in the end times. How will God's mission finally be accomplished?

Lesson 12: Mission Lessons from Esther and Mordecai

What lessons can we learn from Esther and Mordecai? How does their example inform us on how we should conduct ourselves as witnesses?

Lesson 11: Mission to the Unreached: Part 2

Are there people who remain unreached because of the prejudice of believers? In part two of this lesson, we see how Jesus opens the eyes of His followers to see groups that are neglected.

Lesson 10: Mission to the Unreached: Part 1

There are still groups of people who have yet to hear the Gospel. In part one of this two-part lesson, we will explore how to reach out to those in need of the Good News.

Lesson 9: Mission to the Powerful

How do we reach those that seem to have no needs for Christ? There are several examples in the Bible to consider.

Lesson 8: Mission to the Needy

In this lesson we will focus on how Jesus met the varying needs of people.

Lesson 7: Mission to My Neighbor

How do we connect with the people in our sphere of influence? How did Jesus handle resistance?

Lesson 6: Motivation and Preparation for Mission

Do you ever hesitate to share the Gospel? In this lesson we will look to scripture to help motivate us and prepare us for the Mission.

Lesson 5: Excuses to Avoid Mission

In this lesson we will look at some of the common excuses we use to avoid our part in the Mission, and how God will help us move past them.

Lesson 4: Sharing God’s Mission

Are there other ways to participate in the Mission outside of giving a testimony? Were all of Jesus' efforts a success?

Lesson 3: God’s Call to Mission

God has called us to help others learn the Good News as part of the mission. But what does that mean in practical terms for our daily lives?

Lesson 2: God’s Mission to Us: Part 2

In this second part of a two-part lesson, we explore the details God has shared with us about how He has accomplished His mission, and continues to work His plan of salvation..

Lesson 1: God’s Mission to Us: Part 1

When sin ruined God's original plan for humanity, He set out on a mission to save us. In the first of a two-part lesson, we look at how God planned to accomplish His mission of redemption.

Lesson 14: Ephesians in the Heart

How do we move past knowing about grace to experiencing it personally? How can a new life in Christ unite us as a church?

Lesson 13: Waging Peace

Imagine if every believer put on the full armor of God! What would that look like individually and as a church?

Lesson 12: The Call to Stand

We are in the middle of a battle between good and evil. Paul reminds us to seek strength and protection in the Lord.

Lesson 11: Practicing Supreme Loyalty to Christ

In this lesson Paul extends counsel to children, parents, workers and employers. How can we apply this counsel today?

Lesson 10: Husbands and Wives: Together at the Cross

What does it mean to submit to one another? What counsel does Paul have for husbands and wives? How does the marriage relationship reflect the relationship Christ has with His church?

Lesson 9: Living Wisely

What does it mean to be imitators of God? Why is it important to remember that we are “dear children” as we continue to grow in grace?

Lesson 8: Christ-shaped Lives and Spirit-inspired Speech

How does Paul describe the human experience before we become a "new creation"? What miracle occurs when we accept grace? What practical counsel does Paul give us to grow in grace?

Lesson 7: The Unified Body of Christ

In this week's lesson we will discuss the gifts from Jesus Christ to His church, as well as the unifying work of the Holy Spirit.

Lesson 6: The Mystery of the Gospel

What did Paul mean when he said he was “a prisoner of Christ Jesus”? What was the “mystery” that was revealed to Paul to share with the Gentiles?

Lesson 5: Vertical and Horizontal Atonement

How has Christ's sacrifice changed how we relate to God? How does it change the way we live our lives and relate to others?

Lesson 4: How God Rescues Us

We will discuss the sinful condition of humanity, and God's plan to rescue us from being "dead in our tresspasses."

Lesson 3: The Power of the Exalted Jesus

In this lesson we will discuss the power of praying in Jesus' name, as well as the gift of wisdom brought by the Holy Spirit.

Lesson 2: God's Grand, Christ-Centered Plan

How does Paul communicate the good news of Jesus to the Ephesians? How does Paul's message apply to your life?

Lesson 1: Paul and the Ephesians

In this week's lesson we take a big-picture view of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, exploring the historical context, how Paul was received, and the primary focus of the letter.

Lesson 13: Ablaze With God’s Glory

Lesson 12: The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast: Part 2

Lesson 11: The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast: Part 1