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Hope

Hope means trusting that God keeps his promises and that his love is stronger than anything, even death.

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Harvest · Adults

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Noah's Ark and the RainbowGenesis 6:5–9:17
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Tobias and the Angel RaphaelTobit 5:1–12:22
Jesus Is BornLuke 2:1–20
Jesus Dies and Rises AgainLuke 22:1–24:53

Closing prayer

Dear Jesus, you are always with me. I trust you to take care of me. Amen.

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Noah's Ark and the RainbowGenesis 6:5–9:17
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Tobias and the Angel RaphaelTobit 5:1–12:22
Jesus Is BornLuke 2:1–20
Jesus Dies and Rises AgainLuke 22:1–24:53

Closing prayer

Dear God, you always keep your promises. When I am sad or worried, help me remember that you are with me. Thank you for Jesus, who is alive forever. Amen.

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Noah's Ark and the RainbowGenesis 6:5–9:17
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Tobias and the Angel RaphaelTobit 5:1–12:22
Jesus Is BornLuke 2:1–20
Jesus Dies and Rises AgainLuke 22:1–24:53

Closing prayer

Father, you kept your promise to Noah, you were with Joseph in prison, and you raised Jesus from the dead. When things go wrong, help me remember that you have not forgotten me. Fill me with hope in the life you have promised. Amen.

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Noah's Ark and the RainbowGenesis 6:5–9:17
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Tobias and the Angel RaphaelTobit 5:1–12:22
Jesus Is BornLuke 2:1–20
Jesus Dies and Rises AgainLuke 22:1–24:53

Closing prayer

Father, you never abandon your people, even when it feels like nothing is changing. When I lose heart, remind me that Jesus is risen and that you can bring good out of what seems lost. Help me hope in you, not only in the things I want. Keep my eyes on the life that never ends. Amen.

Stories

The First Sin and God's PromiseGenesis 3:1–24
Noah's Ark and the RainbowGenesis 6:5–9:17
Joseph Forgives His BrothersGenesis 37:1–36; 45:1–15
Tobias and the Angel RaphaelTobit 5:1–12:22
Jesus Is BornLuke 2:1–20
Jesus Dies and Rises AgainLuke 22:1–24:53

Closing prayer

God of every promise, you did not abandon us after the first sin, and you kept faith with Noah, Joseph and Tobit through long, hard years. In the Death and Resurrection of your Son you have shown that your love is stronger than death. When I am discouraged, renew my hope, not in my own strength but in Christ's promises. Mary, Mother of hope, pray for me. Amen.

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