Lesson 5: Excuses to Avoid Mission

This week on Hope Sabbath School, we explore the lesson 8Learning to Know God.* As we grow in our relationship with Him, it’s important to understand His character—God is love, God is holy, and He is Emmanuel, “God with us,” revealed through His Son, Jesus. Learning who God is, is a powerful and life-changing journey that deepens our faith and trust in Him. Join us this week as we discover more about His character and draw closer to His heart.

What’s the relevance of an ancient Old Testament building to us today? Sean Sutton reveals how he built LEGO-style Bible Bricks to bring the sanctuary story to life, while Dr. Roy Gane explains how this ancient temple points to Jesus' life, sacrifice, and ongoing intercession for us.

We begin a new series, Inspired Letters from Prison, exploring Paul’s writings from confinement. What can we learn from his faith and courage under house arrest? This week’s lesson highlights how God used his imprisonment to share the gospel through Philippians and Colossians. Though chained, Paul saw himself as Christ’s ambassador, reminding us that even in suffering, God’s presence and purpose remain with us.

Can you really come to God just as you are? Jonathan Patten shares how God broke through addiction and prison walls to find him, while former theater actress Ashley Riesenberger reveals how she found a love that didn't require performance and perfection.