HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Jonah 1-4 I. Two Conflict Avenues God Uses   II. Narrative #1 – Jonah Runs and God Pursues   III. Narrative #2 – Nineveh Repents and God Relents   IV. Narrative #3 – Jonah’s Heart Exposed   Reflection Questions When you think about conflict, do you usually see it as something to avoid or something God might use? Why? Can you identify a recent situation where you felt “stuck” or conflicted? What ch...

Genesis 32-33 1. Fearful Plans – Controlling the Outcome (32:1–8)   2. Honest Prayer – Depending on God (32:9–12)   3. The Night Fight – Wrestling and Weakening (32:22–32)   4. New Name, New Walk – Israel the God-Wrestler (32:28; 35:9–12) 5. Limping into Reconciliation (32:30–33:20) Reflection Questions What’s been a major takeaway or major impression from this whole series in Genesis?  Where are...

Genesis 30-31 Introduction Jacob waits 20 years in Laban’s house while God’s promise feels slow and messy. This family grabs for blessing instead of trusting God to give it.   1. Mandrakes – Controlling Life Rachel and Leah use schemes and mandrakes to get children. God, not charms, is the one who “listens” and “remembers.”   2. Magic Sticks – Controlling Success Jacob and Laban make a rigged deal...

Genesis 28-29 Introduction:   The Deceiver Meets His Match (Genesis 29)   The Deceiver Meets His Maker (Genesis 28:12–19)   Jesus: The True Ladder (John 1:47–51)   Reflection Questions How would you briefly retell where Jacob is coming from in Genesis 27 and 28 (deceiving Isaac, stealing Esau’s blessing, fleeing for his life) and then describe how that background makes God’s promise to him at Beth...

Genesis 25-27 Genesis 25 - Birth, Prophecy, and Birthright   Genesis 26 - Deja Vu All Over Again    Genesis 27 - Stealing the Blessing   Reflection Questions Share one positive pattern and one painful pattern from your family of origin. How have those patterns shaped the way you relate to God and to other people?  Isaac repeats Abraham’s lie in Genesis 26, yet God still blesses and protects him. W...

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan Moody Wrestling: A Funeral and a Wedding Genesis 23-24 The Funeral — A Down Payment on the Land (Gen 23) The Wedding — Securing the Lineage (Gen 24)   Reflection Questions Open hands, not forced doors. Abraham acts but leaves room for God to say no (Gen 24:8). Eliezer prayed specifically, then moved. Where are you tempted to force a door open, or just sit and stare at one?...

Genesis 22 “Here I am” – Availability with obedience “We will return” – Obedience with faith “The Lord will provide” – Faith with sacrifice    Reflection Questions What emotions do you feel when you read this story—confusion, trust, tension, something else? What are some small, everyday ways you can practice availability (here I am) to God this week? What is one specific way you can say “Here I am...

Genesis 21 ; John 4:4-14 (Intro) Abraham’s habits: God guards the promise we cannot protect (Gen. 20:1–18; 21:22–34) Sarah’s laughter: God gives life where human strength has ended (Gen. 21:1–7) Hagar’s wilderness: God sees the mother whose water has run out (Gen. 21:8–21)  Jesus and the living water: Christ satisfies thirsty souls (John 4:1–26)   Reflection Questions  Sarah’s laughter moved from...

Genesis 18-19 1. Two Ways to Receive the Lord (walkthrough)  2. Side-by-Side Comparison 3. Warnings from the Text  Reflection Questions  Compare and contrast Abraham (18) and Lot (19), as you walk through the basic storylines of Genesis 18-19.   How can we cultivate a heart like Abraham’s: eager, responsive, and hospitable to God? Why is hospitality such a central theme in both chapters? What does...

Isaiah 65:13–25 1. The World Made New (17) 2. The New Earth Colored In (18–25) A. Joy Restored B. Life Restored C. Justice Restored D. Peace Restored 3. Living Now in Light of That Coming Day    Reflection Questions What stands out to you most from Isaiah 65:13–25? How does this passage reshape your understanding of heaven and eternity? Which picture of restoration/new earth (joy, life, justice, p...

2 Cor. 4:7-18 ; 2 Cor. 5:1-10 1. This Is the Plan:  So Do Not Worry (Eph 1:10; 2 Peter 3:13) 2. This Is the Power: So Do Not Lose Heart (2 Cor. 4:7–18)   3. This Is the Truth: So Be of Good Courage (2 Cor. 5:1–10)   Reflection Questions Share one “tent moment” from your life — a time when you felt sore, uncomfortable, or worn out (could be literal camping or just a hard season). Paul uses the imag...

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan Moody Jesus and the Tree of Life 1 Corinthians 15:3–7, 50–57 Death at the Tree  What Is This Victory? (Nike)  1. Victory — A Gift (1 Cor. 15:54–57) 2. Overcomer — A Faith Response (1 John 5:4–5) 3. Conqueror — A New Identity (Revelation 2–3) 4. Super Victory — Total Triumph (Romans 8:37) Back to the Tree   Reflection Questions Wildfire Renewal Where in your life has somethi...

Coronation- Celebration of the installation of a King or victory in war. Palms- Connects to the Feast of Booths celebrating God’s provision and presence through the 40-year wilderness journey Donkey- An arrival marked by humility. Hosanna- “Save us now” - a cry for help that developed into a joyful declaration of praise, similar to "Hallelujah." Passover- The final passover lamb has arrived. 3 Vie...

When God Reaffirms His Promise (Genesis 17:1–8)   When God Marks His People (Genesis 17:9–14)   When God Confronts Our Unbelief (Genesis 17:15–27) Reflection Questions   Icebreakers: When you hear the phrase “That’s unbelievable!” what’s something that comes to mind from sports or life? Do you tend to be more skeptical or trusting when something sounds too good to be true? What’s the difference be...

Genesis 16-17 1. When We Take Matters Into Our Own Hands (Genesis 16:1–6)   2. When No One Sees Your Pain (Genesis 16:7–14) 3. When God Renames Your Story (Genesis 17:1–14)   4. When We Laugh at God’s Promises (Genesis 17:15–27)   Reflection Questions Where do you see people in this story trying to control their own future instead of trusting God? Where have you seen your own impatience and schemi...

Introduction 1. The Waiting Room of Faith (Genesis 15:1–5)   2. The Breakthrough of Faith (Genesis 15:6)   3. The Covenant that Secures the Promise (Genesis 15:7–21) Reflection Questions The sermon described the “waiting room of faith.” What does that phrase mean to you personally right now? Recall the story of Adonirum Judson in relation to this topic and his quote, “The future is as bright as th...

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan Moody    Genesis 13-14 Introduction/Recap Bethel vs. Ai (Genesis 12) Adversity (anxiety/fear) vs. Faith (Gen. 12)   Abundance (apathy/pride) vs. Humility (Gen. 13) Two Kings: Sodom vs. Salem (Gen. 14) Reflection Questions In Genesis 13, abundance (wealth, livestock) becomes a new test for Abram and Lot, shifting from adversity/fear to apathy/pride. How does abundance someti...

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan Moody    Gen. 12:1-20 Introduction: From Beginnings to Wrestling I. Wrestling with Faith (Genesis 12:1–9) II. Wrestling with Fear (Genesis 12:10–20)   Reflection Questions How can the concept of 'wrestling with faith/fear' help us understand our struggles in our spiritual journeys? How might this wrestling challenge some traditional notions of “faith”?  Why is it significan...

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan Moody    Scattered to Gathered Gen. 9:18-11:9 Introduction:  I. Clean Slate, Crooked Hearts (Genesis 9:18–28)   II. One Family, Many Nations (Genesis 10)   III. One Language, One Rebellion (Genesis 11:1–9)   IV. From Scattering to Gathering: The Babel Reversal (Acts 2:1-11)   V. From Every Nation to One People: The Final Gathering (Revelation 7:9–10)   Reflection Questions...

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan Moody    2 Corinthians 1:8-11 I. When You Hit Rock Bottom (vv. 8–9)   II. Who You Trust When You’re Empty (vv. 9–10)   III. How God Chooses to Work: Through the Prayers of His People (v. 11)   IV. What Runs Our Church? Reflection Questions What does it mean when Paul states that God allows us to experience weakness so we learn to rely on Him? Reflecting on a time you hit ro...

Genesis 8-9 After the Storm (Genesis 8:20-22) God Speaks (Genesis 8:21-22; 9:8-11)   The Sign in the Sky (Genesis 9:12-17)   The Greater Rainbow   Life Under the Covenant   Reflection Questions What does it mean to live under the covenant of grace as described in the sermon? How does the concept of covenant in the Bible differ from a contract? What does it mean for God to 'remember' us according t...

Gensesis 7-8 Flood Ark  Dove  Altar  Aroma Cross Reflection Questions 1. Noah obeyed God before he could see rain or results. Where might God be asking you to trust and obey Him right now, even when it feels costly, confusing, or misunderstood? 2. What similarities do you notice between the creation story and the sending of the dove? Why do you think Scripture wants us to see the flood as a kind o...

Gen. 6:5-8 / 6:9-7:24 Introduction:  I. God’s Eyes — “The LORD Saw”    II. God’s Heart — “He Was Grieved”   III. God’s Hand — Judgment and Reckoning   IV. God’s Grace — “But Noah Found Favor”   Small Group Discussion Questions Paul David Tripp says in the realm of faith, imagination helps us perceive what is real but unseen. How has your imagination or spiritual vision been shaped by life for the...