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WEEK 15: 

Read: Romans Chapter 15

The God of hope wants to fill you with joy and peace when you trust Him. The infinite hope of Jesus is available in our hearts and homes. Church should be the most hope-filled place in our cities. The church is designed to influence the world, instead of the world influencing the church. The bolder the world is about sin, the bolder we need to be about Jesus. God will give you encouragement and endurance. When God gives the vision, He gives the provision. The Holy Spirit guides and provides. God begins a good work in you and is faithful to complete it. You are a minister, priest and ambassador for Jesus. You are who God says you are. Live out your calling in all places. People need Jesus more than they need their next breath. Paul wanted to visit Rome and bring the gospel to Spain. God is calling you to new relationships and places. He fills you with purpose and passion; He ignites a fire in your soul. There are no limits to what God can do. Don’t try to shrink or deny the calling on your life. Make it your top priority and north star to hear God tell you: “Well done my good and faithful servant!”

Hope Point: Be intentional with your prayers and plans as you receive and give the hope of Jesus.

Reflection Questions:

1) How does God’s word bring you hope daily and eternally? (Romans 15:1-4)
2) How do you guard unity and why is it so important? (Romans 15:5-12)
3) What deeply encourages you in this verse and how can you just choose hope? (Romans 15:13)
4) Who has God led you to reach with the gospel? (Romans 15:14-22)
5) How are you making plans that are focused on God’s kingdom? (Romans 15:23-33)

Who can you share this Scripture with during the upcoming week?

Prayer:

Almighty God, Your kingdom is eternal. Thank You that there will be people from every nation, tongue, and tribe in heaven. Thank You Jesus that there are more people everyday who are deciding to follow You. Help us Lord to walk by faith, and not by sight. We seek first Your kingdom and glory. Jesus, You are our first love. Forgive us for conforming to the patterns of the world. We want to grow in our relationship with You and reach more people. You have set us apart with great purpose. We devote ourselves fully to You today. We offer ourselves in worship and pray this in Your name Jesus, amen.

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