Part 1: The Promise of Hope

1. Hope Lost:
   1. Man and woman had paradise forever. Gen. 1:28-31
   2. When man ate from the tree of knowledge, access to the Tree of Life was lost, and death ruled and HOPE was ultimately lost. Gen. 2:8-9, 16-17, 3:22-24; Ecc. 6:1-2
2. Hope Promised:
   1. The Protoevangelium: First Good News! Gen. 3:15
   2. Introduction of atonement and sacrifice: Gen. 3:21, Ex. 12:21-23, Lev. 16:14
   3. 333 prophecies of Jesus Christ; 8 examples:
      1. Birth in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)
      2. Birth of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14)
      3. His lineage from David (Jeremiah 23:5, Rom 15:12-15)
      4. His crucifixion (Psalm 22:16)
      5. His resurrection (Isaiah 53:10-11)
      6. His betrayal for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12-13)
      7. His silence before His accusers (Isaiah 53:7)
      8. His burial among the rich (Isaiah 53:9)
3. Hope Part 1 Accomplished:
   1. Jesus, the second Adam came. Mt. 1:22-23, 2:5
   2. Jesus died as our atonement. Mt 27:51
   3. Jesus rose from the dead. John 20:1-8, 1 Cor. 15:3-4
4. Hope Part 2 Assured:
   1. He will be back. Acts 1:11, Mt. 24:29-30
   2. Our bodies will be transformed to immortal—back to the pre-fall state! 1 Cor. 15:52-53
   3. We will reign as co-heirs with Jesus forever and ever, Amen!! Rom. 8:17, Rev. 5:10, John 3:16

IF . . . Your Repent and Believe the Good News!! Mt. 4:12-17, Mark 1:15, Rom. 15:13

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Advent invites us to prepare our hearts in hope, peace, joy, and love, as we anticipate the fulfillment of God’s promises in the coming of Christ. See you Sunday!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
YOUTH CONNECT: No Youth Connect tonight.
BAPTISM CELEBRATION: Sunday, Dec 15th. If you have put your trust in Christ, then the next step for you is baptism. Let’s celebrate together. You can sign up on our App or fill out a Connection Card. We would love to answer any questions for you about baptism.
STEP 1: BLUEPRINT FOR BELONGING. Sunday, January 12th  at 12:30 is our introduction to The Connection. We will get to know one another and learn about the blueprint for our church. Lunch is included. Please mark your connection card.

WOMEN’S CONNECT CHRISTMAS PARTY: Friday night Dec 6, 7:00pm at Kim Dorcey’s home (3948 Canoe Creek Rd, St Cloud 34772). $20 gift exchange—please bring a gift themed “Favorite Things” and prepare to have a fun time.
YOUTH TRIP: Mobile, AL June 16-21st. Sign up by February 15, 2025. $529.00
DREAMCENTER TRIP: Los Angeles, CA July 14th-20th. Must be 13 y/o. Sign up by January 15th, 2025. $1,250.00
CUBA TRIP: November 1st-7th. All ages. Sign up by May 15th, 2025. $1,649.00

THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net. Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.

Weekly Budget*:  $15,897
Last Week's Income: $18,347

*The budget includes both counseling centers, which are part of our church.