December 3, 2023
Pastor Matt McFarland
Advent Series Week 1 of 4 – Hope
Advent = Arrival
John 1: 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not [a]comprehend it.
Psalms 27: 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Malachi 4: 2a But to you who fear My name. The Sun of Righteousness shall arise
Romans 15: 13 (NLT) Our hope comes from God. May He fill you with joy and peace because of your trust in Him. May your hope grow stronger by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 5: 14 – 16 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Psalms 119: 105. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
Hebrews 6: 19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil,
1 Peter 3: 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
