Hope Sabbath School

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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?

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!

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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.