Hope Fulfilled

(Colossians 1:27)

You cannot have hope, confident expectation, without anticipation.

1. HOPE PROMISED BY GOD

   1. Genesis 3:15
   2. As soon as mankind sinned, God gave us hope to anticipate the one that would defeat our enemy
   3. Do you think Adam and Eve were hopeless after that? I do not.
   4. God expanded on the promise throughout the time of the Old Testament.
   5. Noah, Abraham, Joseph, David, Isaiah

2. GOD FULFILLS HIS PROMISE OF HOPE

   1. Luke 1:26-38
   2. Why were the people expecting a Messiah?
   3. Mary is paid a visit
   4. The name says it all, jesus “Savior” for he will save his people from their sin

3. HOPE FINALLY FULFILLED

1. Colossians 1:24-20
2. Context of the Day of the Lord
3. The mystery is revealed, and fulfilled in the Church

What about you?

1. Are you anticipating the final purchase?
2. Rejoice, literally, in the hope in Jesus.
3. Make Jesus your hope, there is no other