This podcast explores the concept of hope and its true source in Jesus Christ. It shares personal examples of seeking hope in the wrong places. It discusses the futility of seeking hope in external factors and emphasizes the presence of internal darkness. The podcast also explores the concepts of transgression, sin, and confession. It concludes by discussing the human experience of navigating the tension between what has already happened and what is yet to come, finding hope in God amidst confusion and darkness.
Hope is never found in a situation, relationship, or location; it is only found in Jesus.
We often attach our hopes to things that can't deliver, and must acknowledge that our problems stem from within us.
Deep dives
Hope is Found in Jesus
Hope is never found in a situation, relationship, or location. Hope is only found in a person, and His name is Jesus.
Hope is an Object and an Expectation
Hope is always an object and an expectation. We often look for hope in the wrong places, attaching our hopes to things that can't deliver.
Facing the Reality of Our Iniquities
We must acknowledge that our iniquity, transgression, and sin are the root of our problems. The problem exists within us, making it impossible to find hope in external factors.
The Promise of Justice and Grace
God's response to our hopelessness is sending Jesus as our hope. Through Jesus, justice will be served to evil, and grace will be abundant for those who turn to Him.
With Advent season upon us, today’s episode is going to feature another Advent sermon of Paul’s from the archives. In it, Paul breaks down the prophecy from Isaiah 59 to show where hope is truly found. Hope is never found in a situation, relationship, or location. Hope is only found in a Person, and his name is Jesus.
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Most Sundays we are unprepared to offer to our Lord the worship he deserves and open our hearts to instruction from his word. In his newest book, Sunday Matters, Paul Tripp will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall deeper in love with the gospel of Jesus Christ before you walk through the doors of church every week. Get your copy today at PaulTripp.com/Sunday.
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