Hope Sabbath School en false Pastor Derek Morris https://hopetv.org/shows/hopess Hope Sabbath School episodic https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/learning-to-know-god Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:01:00 GMT 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. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/learning-to-know-god false Learning to Know God full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/reality-check-examining-your-spiritual-condition Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:01:00 GMT 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. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/reality-check-examining-your-spiritual-condition false Reality Check: Examining Your Spiritual Condition full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/participating-in-the-mission-of-jesus Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:01:00 GMT Colossians 4 highlights how the early church joined together in “Participating in the Mission of Jesus” through many different believers—messengers, prayer warriors, leaders, encouragers, and helpers. Paul mentions people like Tychicus, Onesimus, Epaphras, and Luke, showing that God uses all kinds of people in His work. Even those who once failed, like John Mark, were restored and became valuable in ministry. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/participating-in-the-mission-of-jesus false Participating in the Mission of Jesus full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-with-each-other Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:01:00 GMT Drawing from Colossians 3 and 4, this study explores how Christ transforms the way believers relate to spouses, children, coworkers, and everyone around them. Paul emphasizes mutual submission, sacrificial love, patient instruction, and the avoidance of harsh or discouraging behavior. Even in difficult social structures, he calls Christians to work with integrity, treat others with fairness, and remember that all service is ultimately for the Lord. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-with-each-other false Living with Each Other full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-with-christ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:01:00 GMT Living with Christ explores how followers of Jesus can experience real change by seeking the things above and embracing the new life He offers. Paul reminds believers to let go of harmful attitudes and actions, allowing Christ to renew their hearts. He calls the church to clothe itself with compassion, humility, patience, forgiveness, and love. By letting God’s Word dwell richly within and by relying on the Holy Spirit, Christians grow in strength and spiritual focus. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-with-christ false Living with Christ full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/complete-in-christ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:01:00 GMT Colossians 2 points believers to Christ as the One in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are found, calling them to remain steadfast in their faith. Paul expresses deep concern that persuasive false teachings could draw them away from the simplicity of the Gospel, reminding them that rituals or human traditions cannot complete them—only Christ can. He urges them to walk in Jesus as they first received Him, grounded, rooted, and knit together in love. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/complete-in-christ false Complete in Christ full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/reconciliation-and-hope Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:01:00 GMT Colossians 1 reveals God's desire to reconcile all His children to Himself, restoring them into a loving relationship with Him. Paul explains that Jesus brings peace through His sacrifice, transforms believers from alienation to holiness, and empowers them to grow through His indwelling presence. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/reconciliation-and-hope false Reconciliation and Hope full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-preeminence-of-christ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:01:00 GMT In this study of Colossians 1, Paul opens his letter to the Colossians by revealing the supremacy and glory of Jesus. The lesson highlights Christ’s central role in creation, redemption, and the life of every believer, encouraging us to trust that Christ alone reconciles and sustains us. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-preeminence-of-christ false The Preeminence of Christ full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-as-citizens-of-a-heavenly-kingdom Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:01:00 GMT Paul reminds believers in Philippians 3 and 4 that their true citizenship is in Heaven, calling them to live with their hearts fixed on Christ rather than on earthly distractions. He encourages us to focus on the good, to stand firm in the Lord, and to rejoice even in difficult circumstances. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-as-citizens-of-a-heavenly-kingdom false Living as Citizens of a Heavenly Kingdom full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/confidence-only-in-christ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 04:01:00 GMT Paul’s message in Philippians chapter 3 urges believers to place their confidence in Christ alone rather than in religious credentials or personal achievements. He describes how he once trusted in his heritage and strict obedience to the law, but now counts it all as loss compared to knowing Christ. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/confidence-only-in-christ false Confidence Only in Christ full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/shining-as-lights-in-the-world Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:01:00 GMT This lesson highlights Paul’s call in Philippians chapter 2 to “shine as lights in the world.” Lifting up Timothy and Epaphroditus as examples of faithful service, it explores how we too can reflect Christ by trusting in Him, allowing God’s Spirit to work in and through us. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/shining-as-lights-in-the-world false Shining as Lights in the World full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/unity-in-christ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 04:01:00 GMT This week's lesson focuses on Philippians chapter 2, uncovering how pride, selfish ambition, and group rivalries damage relationships. Paul shows how focusing on Jesus and following His example of humility and self-sacrificing love breaks down divisions and unites believers. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/unity-in-christ false Unity in Christ full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/life-and-death Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:11:00 GMT This study focuses on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, revealing how Paul found joy and purpose even while imprisoned. Paul affirms his desire for Christ to be magnified whether in life or death, reminding us that belonging to Him gives purpose and removes fear of the grave. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/life-and-death false Life and Death full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/reasons-for-thanksgiving-and-prayer Sun, 04 Jan 2026 04:01:00 GMT Focusing on Paul’s letters to the Philippians and Colossians, this lesson examines the theme “Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer.” It highlights how gratitude and faith can thrive even in times of trial, as Paul gives thanks and prays with joy while imprisoned. The study emphasizes that God is faithful to finish the work He starts in His people and calls believers to grow in love, joy, and spiritual strength. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/reasons-for-thanksgiving-and-prayer false Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/persecuted-but-not-forsaken Sun, 28 Dec 2025 04:01:00 GMT We begin a new series based on letters from Paul while under house arrest in Rome. This lesson shows how God used Paul's chains to share the gospel through Philippians and Colossians. Even in hardship, Paul reminds us that God’s people are never alone. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/persecuted-but-not-forsaken false Persecuted But Not Forsaken full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/choose-this-day-whom-you-will-serve Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:01:00 GMT Joshua asks the children of Israel to make a decision. Now that they have received the land of promise what appeal is Joshua making? How did Israel respond? This week we will learn from this final chapter of the Book of Joshua, and make application to our lives. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/choose-this-day-whom-you-will-serve false CHOOSE THIS DAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/god-is-faithful Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:01:00 GMT What can we learn about the faithfulness of God from the book of Joshua? This lesson will look into the importance of human cooperation, and a warning against unfaithfulness to the Lord. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/god-is-faithful false GOD IS FAITHFUL full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-in-the-land Sun, 07 Dec 2025 04:01:00 GMT This week we will look at lessons in working together in unity, and resolving conflicts. What can we learn about working together as a community of faith? What lessons can be learned about avoiding conflict, and resolving conflict when it arises from the story of the Transjordanian tribes? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-in-the-land false LIVING IN THE LAND full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/heirs-of-promises-prisoners-of-hope Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:01:00 GMT We have a Promised Land to look forward to with hope. What can the study of the earthly land of promise teach us about seeking the heavenly Canaan? What challenges can we expect to face? This week we will see how lessons learned from earthly the Canaan can lead us to the heavenly Canaan. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/heirs-of-promises-prisoners-of-hope false HEIRS OF PROMISES, PRISONERS OF HOPE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-true-joshua Sun, 23 Nov 2025 04:01:00 GMT How does the life and ministry of Joshua point forward to the ministry of Messiah? This week's lesson will explore the concept of "type and antitype" in scripture. How was Joshua a type of Jesus? What did Jesus accomplish that Joshua was unable to do? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-true-joshua false THE TRUE JOSHUA full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/giants-of-faith-caleb-and-joshua Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:01:00 GMT Caleb and Joshua were among the spies Moses sent to scout Canaan. They were the only ones that brought back a report grounded in faith. I this week's lesson we will take a closer look at the men who were faithful in their report to Moses, and who remained faithful to God 40 years later. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/giants-of-faith-caleb-and-joshua false GIANTS OF FAITH: CALEB AND JOSHUA full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/ultimate-loyalty-worship-in-a-war-zone Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:01:00 GMT Reaffirmation of the covenant was an important step in recentering God in the lives of the Israelites. When we are in the midst of ongoing battles how can we center worship? What can we learn from the practice of building altars of remembrance? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/ultimate-loyalty-worship-in-a-war-zone false ULTIMATE LOYALTY: WORSHIP IN A WAR ZONE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-enemy-within Sun, 02 Nov 2025 04:01:00 GMT There was sin in the camp. This lesson explores how one man's sin led to Israel's defeat in battle. What was his sin? How was it exposed? What were the consequences? Can we find hope for our sinful state in this story? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-enemy-within false THE ENEMY WITHIN full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-lord-god-fights-for-you Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT Israel takes possession of the land of Canaan, but why was the judgment on the Lord on the inhabitants of Canaan so severe? What do the commands of God in this scenario reveal about his character and judgment? We will answer these questions, and more, in this week's lesson. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-lord-god-fights-for-you false THE LORD GOD FIGHTS FOR YOU full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-conflict-behind-all-conflicts Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT Who is the The Commander of the Army of the Lord? Why won't he take sides? What does this have to do with the Cosmic Conflict? In this lesson we will learn how God wants to deliver us from both external and internal battles, and how the Lord will fight for you. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-conflict-behind-all-conflicts false THE CONFLICT BEHIND ALL CONFLICTS full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/memorials-of-grace Sun, 12 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT Israel prepared themselves for what would be a miraculous crossing at the Jordan river. Why did the Lord instruct Joshua to build an altar of remembrance after the crossing? What are some ways we can build altars of remembrance? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/memorials-of-grace false MEMORIALS OF GRACE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/surprised-by-grace Sun, 05 Oct 2025 04:01:00 GMT In this week's lesson we explore the grace of God in the circumstance of exploring Canaan a second time, and how Rahab and her family were shown mercy and grace. We will also look at God's grace in spite of the deceptive conduct of the Gibeonites. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/surprised-by-grace false SURPRISED BY GRACE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/recipe-for-success Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT We begin this quarter by looking at how Joshua was prepared and chosen by God to lead Israel into the promised land. We will also discuss the link between obedience and the assurance of success, as well as the theme of being "strong and courageous". https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/recipe-for-success false RECIPE FOR SUCCESS full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-tabernacle Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT The building of the Tabernacle from the supply of the materials, skill, and detailed design was to convey an important message to Israel through God's end-time people. In this lesson we will take a closer look at that message. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-tabernacle false The Tabernacle full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/please-show-me-your-glory Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT This lesson highlights the Tent of Meeting as a special meeting place for Moses and God. What can we learn about seeking a closer relationship with God? We will also look at the second giving of the Ten Commandments. What can we learn about the compassion and patience of God? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/please-show-me-your-glory false Please, Show Me Your Glory! full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/apostasy-and-intercession Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT This week we will dive into the story of the golden calf. How did Moses respond to such apostasy? What consequences did Israel face in spite of Moses's intercession for them? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/apostasy-and-intercession false Apostasy and Intercession full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-covenant-and-blueprint Sun, 31 Aug 2025 04:01:00 GMT The covenant with Israel was executed in blood and confirmed through the tabernacle and sacrificial system. What is the relationship between the covenant and obedience? This lesson will look at the sacrificial system and how it is a blueprint for the Gospel. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-covenant-and-blueprint false The Covenant and Blueprint full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-the-law Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:01:00 GMT The law given to Moses when well beyond the Ten Commandments. This week we will look at why this was necessary and the way that Jesus challenged us to go beyond the letter of the law. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/living-the-law false Living the Law full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/covenant-at-sinai Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:01:00 GMT In this lesson we will delve into the significance of Sinai, and the preparations necessary for meeting the Lord there. We will also explore God's dramatic appearance, and the gift of the Ten Commandments. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/covenant-at-sinai false Covenant at Sinai full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-bread-and-water-of-life Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:01:00 GMT This week we will explore how God provided for his people in the desert--water from a rock, and bread from heaven. And yet, they still complained. How do these miracles point to Jesus? What important advice did Moses get from his father-in-law? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-bread-and-water-of-life false The Bread and Water of Life full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/through-the-red-sea Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:01:00 GMT Did Pharaoh repent or simply regret his choices? How did the Lord demonstrate to Israel that things impossible for us are possible with God? This lesson will answer these questions and look at how we can stand in faith in spite of impossible odds. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/through-the-red-sea false Through the Red Sea full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-10th-plague-and-the-passover Sun, 27 Jul 2025 04:01:00 GMT This lesson will look closely at the final plague, and the detailed instructions that God gave Israel for the Passover. What can we learn from Israel's experience and the judgment of Egypt? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-10th-plague-and-the-passover false The 10th Plague and the Passover full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-plagues Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT This week's lesson will explore the link between the plagues and the false gods of Egypt. We will also answer the question, "Who hardened Pharaoh's heart?" https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-plagues false The Plagues full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/opposition-to-gods-deliverance Sun, 13 Jul 2025 04:01:00 GMT We know that Satan stands in opposition to God's plans. How did Pharaoh allow himself to be used as the Devil's instrument? What was God's response to the oppression? What assurance did God offer Israel of deliverance? What does he offer us? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/opposition-to-gods-deliverance false Opposition to God’s Deliverance full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-burning-bush Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:01:00 GMT What was the Lord's goal with the supernatural encounter in the desert? What does this story reveal about God's character and the name "I AM"? This week's lesson will also address the excuses that we, like Moses, often use fo avoid God's plans to deliver us. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-burning-bush false The Burning Bush full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/cruel-oppression-and-the-birth-of-moses Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:01:00 GMT As we begin a new quarter studying stories of deliverance in the book of Exodus, we will start by reviewing how the children of Israel came to be in Egypt. We will also take a closer look at Moses's family and Pharaoh’s household. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/cruel-oppression-and-the-birth-of-moses false Cruel Oppression and the Birth of Moses full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/pictures-of-the-end-two-judgment-stories Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT This lesson will explore two stories of judgement: Nineveh and Babylon. What attitudes regarding the final judgment are revealed in these stories? Is there a message of hope for the last days here? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/pictures-of-the-end-two-judgment-stories false PICTURES OF THE END: TWO JUDGMENT STORIES full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lessons-from-two-fiery-furnaces Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT In this study, we will examine the stories of two fiery furnaces: the experience of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the experience of early Christians. We’ll discover lessons for our lives in these last days. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lessons-from-two-fiery-furnaces false LESSONS FROM TWO FIERY FURNACES full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lessons-from-ruth-and-esther Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT The stories of both Ruth and Esther are those of hardship to redemption. What can we learn from their bravery and determination? How do these stories foreshadow our redemption? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lessons-from-ruth-and-esther false LESSONS FROM RUTH AND ESTHER full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lessons-from-noah-and-lot Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:01:00 GMT Jesus mentioned the time of Noah as an object lesson for those living in the last days. So, what can we learn from Noah's story? What other lessons are there for us in the choices that Lot made? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lessons-from-noah-and-lot false LESSONS FROM NOAH AND LOT full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/prophecy-in-the-psalms-part-2 Sun, 25 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT We continue to explore prophetic themes in the Psalms. This week's study will look at themes of help and hope in troubled times, as well as the prophetic assurances of victory! https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/prophecy-in-the-psalms-part-2 false PROPHECY IN THE PSALMS – PART 2 full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/prophecy-in-the-psalms-part-1 Sun, 18 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT Many Psalms are more than songs. They are inspired prophecies. This week's lesson will look at two of the prophetic themes found in the Psalms: The House of the Lord, and the Messiah. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/prophecy-in-the-psalms-part-1 false PROPHECY IN THE PSALMS – PART 1 full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/foundations-for-prophecy Sun, 11 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT God's prophecies are founded on His love, and desire to reconcile humanity. Though we are not all called to be prophets, what can we learn from the preparation of those, like Samuel and Isaiah, who have been called? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/foundations-for-prophecy false FOUNDATIONS FOR PROPHECY full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/understanding-sacrifice Sun, 04 May 2025 05:01:00 GMT The sacrificial system of the Old Testament is key to unlocking many prophetic symbols. So, what can we learn from the sacrifice of animals in the OT? What is the significance of the Passover lamb? How does this all relate to the Lamb of God? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/understanding-sacrifice false UNDERSTANDING SACRIFICE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-nations-part-2 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:01:00 GMT This study will delve into the role of nations in prophecy. What was revealed by Nebuchadnezzar’s dream? What did God share with Daniel and John about the future of our world's nations? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-nations-part-2 false THE NATIONS – PART 2 full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-nations-part-1 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 05:01:00 GMT Were "nations" part of God's plan for humanity? We will explore the rise of nations and kings, and God's call to Abram in this week's lesson study. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-nations-part-1 false THE NATIONS – PART 1 full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/images-from-marriage Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:01:00 GMT Marriage is used as a symbol, or metaphor, for our relationship to God. So, what can we learn from the literal and symbolic mentions of marriage in scripture? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/images-from-marriage false IMAGES FROM MARRIAGE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-genesis-foundation Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:01:00 GMT What is the principle of "First Mention"? This lesson will take a closer look at how the context provided by the "first mention" of themes found in Genesis will shape our understanding as the same themes are repeated throughout the Bible. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-genesis-foundation false THE GENESIS FOUNDATION full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/some-principles-of-prophecy Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT This week's lesson will address some of the big-picture principles of studying biblical prophecy. Does God face any challenges in revealing prophecy? Why does God use symbols? We will also look at His use of prophets, and Jesus as the center of divine revelation. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/some-principles-of-prophecy false SOME PRINCIPLES OF PROPHECY full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/love-is-the-fulfillment-of-the-law Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT The law is a revelation of God's loving character. This lesson will explore how God's plan of salvation affirms the law. How do we live in harmony with God's law of love? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/love-is-the-fulfillment-of-the-law false LOVE IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/love-and-justice-the-two-greatest-commandments Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT This lesson looks at the two greatest commandments and how they relate to demonstrating love and justice in our lives. How does the first command help us with the second command? Are there greatest sins? How does God call us to care for the oppressed? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/love-and-justice-the-two-greatest-commandments false LOVE AND JUSTICE: THE TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/what-more-could-i-have-done Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT Satan is known as the father of lies. In this lesson we will dig into Jesus' response to Satan's lies. What can we learn from the parable of the vineyard? What does Paul say will be the final confession of all? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/what-more-could-i-have-done false WHAT MORE COULD I HAVE DONE? full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/rules-of-engagement-in-the-cosmic-conflict Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT This week's lesson delves into the influence of Satan and his fallen angels on our lives. Why does God allow this influence? What protections or limitations are there? How has God assured our victory? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/rules-of-engagement-in-the-cosmic-conflict false RULES OF ENGAGEMENT IN THE COSMIC CONFLICT full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-cosmic-conflict Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT There is a conflict between good and evil. How did it start? How did we get in the middle of it? This lesson will answer these questions and take a look at the armor God offers us as protection. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-cosmic-conflict false THE COSMIC CONFLICT full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/free-will-love-and-divine-providence Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT The Bible says that God is sovereign and all-powerful. But, there is one thing he can't do. In this lesson we will study the relationship between our free will and God's foreknowledge and power in the plan of salvation. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/free-will-love-and-divine-providence false FREE WILL, LOVE, AND DIVINE PROVIDENCE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-problem-of-evil Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT This week's lesson will explore the age-old question, "If God is so good, why is there evil?" We will look to the book of Job for insight. Why did God give us free will? What is His plan to end evil? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-problem-of-evil false THE PROBLEM OF EVIL full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/gods-love-of-justice Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT God is just. What is the relationship between God's love and his passion for justice? This lesson will explore the perfect balance of love, justice and mercy in God's unchanging character. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/gods-love-of-justice false GOD’S LOVE OF JUSTICE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-wrath-of-divine-love Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT In this week's lesson we will examine how God's wrath is different than human anger. Jesus experienced righteous indignation. So, when is wrath an appropriate response? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-wrath-of-divine-love false THE WRATH OF DIVINE LOVE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/god-is-compassionate-and-passionate Sun, 19 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT Old Testament prophets revealed God's passion and even jealousy for us. How did God demonstrate this love through the ministry of Jesus? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/god-is-compassionate-and-passionate false GOD IS COMPASSIONATE AND PASSIONATE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/to-be-pleasing-to-our-loving-god Sun, 12 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT God rejoices over us! Accepting a loving relationship with Him brings Him joy. But, rejections brings an equal measure of sadness. In this lesson we will study examples of the relationships that bring God joy. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/to-be-pleasing-to-our-loving-god false TO BE PLEASING TO OUR LOVING GOD full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/a-two-way-love-relationship Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:01:00 GMT Love is meant to be reciprocated! This lesson continues to look at God's everlasting love, and what our response should be. How does our positive response benefit our lives? What is the impact if we reject His love? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/a-two-way-love-relationship false A TWO-WAY LOVE RELATIONSHIP full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/god-loves-freely Sun, 29 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT We begin the new quarter by examining God's legacy of love through the Old Testament. We will look at how He loves us with an everlasting love whether we appreciate it or not. Will you choose to accept or reject this gift? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/god-loves-freely false GOD LOVES FREELY full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/epilogue-johns-closing-testimony Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT What lessons can we learn from the restoration of Peter as one of the Twelve? As John brings his epistle to a close, what is his prayer for all who read his Gospel account? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/epilogue-johns-closing-testimony false EPILOGUE: JOHN’S CLOSING TESTIMONY full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-hour-of-glory-the-cross-and-resurrection Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT The Gospels are known for their retelling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In John's gospel, 10 of the 20 chapters are on His death and resurrection. What should we learn from this emphasis? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-hour-of-glory-the-cross-and-resurrection false THE HOUR OF GLORY: THE CROSS AND RESURRECTION full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-father-the-son-and-the-spirit Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT What special work of each member of the Godhead is highlighted in the Gospel of John? We will answer this question and explore how we are to relate to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-father-the-son-and-the-spirit false THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE SPIRIT full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-way-the-truth-and-the-life Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:01:00 GMT What did Jesus mean by this bold claim? What example did Jesus set to show us the "way"? Why is it essential to go beyond knowing truth and know the Truth? This week's lesson will explore how Jesus is a full revelation of God the Father. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-way-the-truth-and-the-life false THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-source-of-life Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:01:00 GMT "I am ...the life." What happens to us when we accept Jesus as our personal Savior and receive the gift of His "zo" life? This lesson looks at the source, and the gift of life that we are offered. How do we accept this gift? How do we lead others to acceptance? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-source-of-life false THE SOURCE OF LIFE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/fulfilling-old-testament-prophecies Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:01:00 GMT This week's lesson will focus on the Old Testament prophecies pointing to the Messiah, and how Jesus fulfilled them. Why do many refuse to accept these signs? How can we help them? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/fulfilling-old-testament-prophecies false FULFILLING OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/blessed-are-those-who-believe Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:01:00 GMT This lesson will explore the witness of other believers including Abraham, Mary, the reluctant Pontius Pilate, and the hesitant Thomas. What can we learn from the struggles of each of these believers? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/blessed-are-those-who-believe false BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO BELIEVE full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/more-testimonies-about-jesus Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:01:00 GMT There would be many witnesses to the miracles and words of Jesus through his ministry. This lesson will focus on reactions from John the Baptist, the crowd of 5,000, and Jesus himself. What did the Father have to say? Why is divine revelation important to understand the truth about God and His plan for our lives? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/more-testimonies-about-jesus false MORE TESTIMONIES ABOUT JESUS full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-testimony-of-the-samaritans Sun, 27 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT Who were the Samaritans, and what was their relationship to the Jews? In this lesson we will learn through Jesus' interaction with a Samaritan woman, and her testimony to her people. What did Jesus mean by "living water"? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-testimony-of-the-samaritans false THE TESTIMONY OF THE SAMARITANS full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/witnesses-of-christ-as-the-messiah Sun, 20 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT John the Baptist, the disciples, and Nicodemus all bore witness that Jesus was the Messiah. What lessons can we learn from these various relationships? How was faith developed? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/witnesses-of-christ-as-the-messiah false WITNESSES OF CHRIST AS THE MESSIAH full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/in-the-beginning-the-prologue-to-johns-gospel Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT The Gospel of John has a unique prologue. John was inspired to write these words, so what is being said when Jesus is referred to as the Word? Why the call-back to creation? How have we "seen His glory?" https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/in-the-beginning-the-prologue-to-johns-gospel false IN THE BEGINNING: THE PROLOGUE TO JOHN’S GOSPEL full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/signs-of-divinity Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT How are the miracles performed by Jesus signs of divinity? In this week's lesson we will look at 3 miracles, feeding the 5,000, healing the blind man, and raising Lazarus, and Jesus' related I AM statements to learn what each miraculous event was intended to communicate. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/signs-of-divinity false SIGNS OF DIVINITY full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/signs-that-point-the-way Sun, 29 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT In this first lesson, we will look at the early "signs" Jesus performed in his ministry. We will explore why Jesus performed signs. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/signs-that-point-the-way false SIGNS THAT POINT THE WAY full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-risen-lord Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT Who was the first to evangelize the Gospel of a risen Savior? Why were the disciples so slow to believe in His resurrection? Why is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead such an important truth for Christians? This lesson will answer these questions and discuss our role in the Great Commission. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-risen-lord false The Risen Lord full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-trial-and-crucifixion-of-jesus Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT This lesson looks at the trial before Pilate, and the abuse that Jesus endured prior to the cross, and on the cross. What events took place after the death of Jesus? Why did it take courage for Joseph of Arimathea to ask Pilate for the body of Jesus? How do we prepare to have such courage? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-trial-and-crucifixion-of-jesus false The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-arrest-and-trial-of-jesus Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT In this lesson we will discuss the Last Supper, the events of Gethsemane, the "trial" before the Sanhedrin, and Peter's denial of Christ. What can we learn from Jesus' conduct during these interactions? How can we avoid dangerous self-confidence? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-arrest-and-trial-of-jesus false The Arrest and Trial of Jesus full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-last-days-of-jesus-before-his-crucifixion Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT "What lessons can be learned about personal sacrifice from the widow's offering? This lesson will also explore the dual prophetic message of Jesus in Mark 13. What counsel did Jesus provide that will help us to prepare for His return?" https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-last-days-of-jesus-before-his-crucifixion false The Last Days of Jesus Before His Crucifixion full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/jerusalem-controversies Sun, 25 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT This lesson will discuss the Triumphal Entry, and the rising hatred of the religious leaders against Jesus. How did the leaders react to the cleansing of the temple, and to their failed attempts to trap Jesus with baited questions? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/jerusalem-controversies false Jerusalem Controversies full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/teaching-disciples-part-ii Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT Mark records Jesus' teachings on marriage, children, and wealth. What principles are still applicable to our families? What can we learn from the Rich Young Ruler? What lessons are there for us in the disciples' reactions to Jesus' telling of his suffering and death? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/teaching-disciples-part-ii false Teaching Disciples: Part II full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/teaching-disciples-part-i Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT In this lesson Jesus begins to help his disciples understand his mission and suffering as the Messiah. What is the cost of discipleship? How does Jesus define "greatness"? Why did the disciples struggle to understand? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/teaching-disciples-part-i false Teaching Disciples: Part I full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/inside-out Sun, 04 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT Jesus sought to help the religious leaders see how they put tradition over God's commands, and correct their backwards understanding of defilement. How did meeting the physical needs of the people have an impact on meeting their spiritual needs? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/inside-out false Inside Out full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/miracles-around-the-lake Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:01:00 GMT Mark continues his action packed account of Jesus' ministry in chapters 5-6. What lessons can we learn from his work? From his rejection in Nazareth? From sending the 12 on their first mission? What can we learn from the feeding of the 5,000? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/miracles-around-the-lake false Miracles Around the Lake full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/parables Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:01:00 GMT Why did Jesus teach using parables? What truth was Jesus sharing through the parables recorded in Mark 4? This lesson endeavors to draw out the principles from the parables of The Sower, The Lamp, The Measuring Basket, and The Seeds. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/parables false Parables full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/controversies Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:01:00 GMT The ministry of Jesus was controversial for the religious leaders of the time. How was healing controversial? Fasting? How did Jesus view Sabbath observance differently? Why would the religious leaders try to restrict the ministry of Jesus? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/controversies false Controversies full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/a-day-in-the-ministry-of-jesus Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT Mark jumps right into the active ministry of Jesus. We will explore the lessons Mark has packed into this first chapter. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/a-day-in-the-ministry-of-jesus false A Day in the Ministry of Jesus full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-beginning-of-the-gospel Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT We begin this quarter's lessons by looking at who John Mark was and the circumstances of his relationship with other disciples. The book of Acts gives us some context. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/the-beginning-of-the-gospel false The Beginning of the Gospel full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-13-the-triumph-of-gods-love Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT How do we prepare ourselves for the time of trouble? What will take place during the 1000 years after Jesus' return? How is the unfailing love of God for everyone revealed at the conclusion of the great controversy? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-13-the-triumph-of-gods-love false Lesson 13: The Triumph of God’s Love full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-12-earths-closing-events Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT This lesson will revisit truth vs error as it relates to the Seal of God and the Mark of the Beast. We will also study the empowerment of the Holy Spirit through the Latter Rain. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-12-earths-closing-events false Lesson 12: Earth’s Closing Events full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-11-the-impending-conflict Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT What is the key issue in the final conflict? How will this conflict lead to Christ's followers being persecuted in the last days? This study will answer these questions and identify the Beast from the Sea and from the Earth in Revelation 13. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-11-the-impending-conflict false Lesson 11: The Impending Conflict full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-10-spiritualism-exposed Sun, 02 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT How has the false teaching on the immortality of the soul infiltrated the church, and why is the idea so dangerous? What does the Bible teach about life and death? We will study the rise of spiritualism in the last days, and how to protect ourselves from this deception. https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-10-spiritualism-exposed false Lesson 10: Spiritualism Exposed full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-9-the-foundation-of-gods-government Sun, 26 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT What is the foundation of God's government? This lesson will discuss God's justice and mercy and the role of the 10 Commandments. Why is keeping the commandments of God an identifying characteristic of the “saints”? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-9-the-foundation-of-gods-government false Lesson 9: The Foundation of God’s Government full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-8-light-from-the-sanctuary Sun, 19 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT This lesson will look at the message of hope found in the sanctuary service. What does it reveal about the ministry of Jesus as our Great High Priest in the heavenly sanctuary? Can we share hope through the Day of Atonement and judgment? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-8-light-from-the-sanctuary false Lesson 8: Light From the Sanctuary full https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-7-motivated-by-hope Sun, 12 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT Why is the Second Coming of Jesus so important for every Christian? What did Jesus say about his return? What lessons can be learned from William Miller and the Great Disappointment? https://hopetv.org/undefined/shows/hopess/lesson-7-motivated-by-hope false Lesson 7: Motivated by Hope full