Culture of Hope

Culture: the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social,
ethnic, or age group: the sum total of ways of living built up by a group of
human beings and transmitted from one generation to another.

Jeremiah 29:11-14 (NLT) - For I know the plans I have for you,” says the
lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and
a hope. 12) In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13) If you look for me
wholeheartedly, you will find me. 14) I will be found by you,” says the lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes.

FEAR
- F alse
- E evidence
- A appearing
- R eal

- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And
lean not on your own understanding; 6) In all your ways
acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Psalms 3

- Ps 91:7 - A thousand may fall at my side, 10 thousand at my right hand
- but NOTHING will come near me!

- 1John 4:4 (NLT) - But you belong to God, my dear children. You have
already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives
in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.

2 Timothy 1: 7 (NLT)- For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity,
but of power, love, and self-discipline.

1 Corinthians 15:54-58 (NLT) - 54) Then, when our dying bodies have
been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be
fulfilled:
“Death is swallowed up in victory.
55) O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”
56) For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.
57) But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord
Jesus Christ. 58) So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and
immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that
nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

- Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.
Practicals of Creating a Hopeful Culture around you
Fasting helps create a Culture Hope! (Tuesdays)

- What do you put your attention to?

- 2 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV) - Preach the word! Be ready in season and out
of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and
teaching.

- Colossians 4:5-6 (NLT) - 5) Live wisely among those who are not
believers, and make the most of every opportunity. 6) Let your
conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right
response for everyone.

- 2 Kings 6 -

Discussion Questions
1. Have you experienced a culture of fear around you? (i.e. conversations
people are having around you, listening to the news…)
2. How can you CREATE A CULTURE of Hope around you - not just in this
season but continuously?
Challenge: Have Hope/life filled words ready to speak into any situation