Wake up With Hope January 17, 2023

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.

Butternut squash au gratin is a great nutrient rich side dish option for those who have diabetes. This recipe uses garlic infused oil, Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs for the crispy topping. Join Live It today on Wake Up with Hope. Follow us on YouTube: https://hubs.la/Q01W2Y0S0 Hope Channel page: https://hopetv.org/shows/wake-up-with-hope?season=season-4

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.