This Week's Bulletin

December 1 | Hope That Doesn’t Disappoint

Romans 5:1-11

Weekly Discussion Questions


Three general questions for digging deeper:

  • What does this text teach us about God?
  • What does this text teach us about ourselves?
  • If this text is true, what should we do to obey this teaching?
Questions specific to this week’s sermon:
  • What is the basis of our Christian hope? How does this compare to other sources of hope in our world? What makes Christian hope important to hold onto in your current circumstances?
  • What is the relationship between suffering, perseverance, character, and hope, according to this passage?
  • When facing challenges, where do you place your hope? In what ways can you remind yourself of the hope you have in Christ, especially during difficult seasons?
  • How does the Holy Spirit make God’s love real in our lives, according to verse 5? How can this help us in times of doubt or discouragement?
  • Reflect on how the Holy Spirit has made God’s love known to you in your life. How can you be more sensitive to the Spirit’s work in your heart today?