Value #1 We Find hope in God's truth
Introduction
This week, we launched a new series exploring the mission and values of Mount Olive Commerce. We were reminded that our purpose is to help people find hope in Jesus, find community in faith and life, and find their purpose through God’s calling. The message focused on our first value: We find hope in God’s truth. Through Scripture, prayer, and worship, God anchors our hope, invites us into a real relationship with Him, and transforms our lives. As we grow in His truth, we are better equipped to live out our faith and share the hope of Jesus with our community. We invite you to join us as we walk together in God’s mission and discover the hope found in Him.
Discussion Questions
Outline
I. Truth in the Word. Romans 15:4
· When everything else feels unstable or unreliable, God’s Word remains fixed and trustworthy.
II. Truth in Prayer. Philippians 4:6-7
· Prayer shifts us from self-reliance to a partnership with God in our everyday lives.
III. Truth in Worship. Psalm 100
· When hope becomes true in our hearts, we can’t help but worship the God who gives us hope.
Study Questions
1. What’s something you used to place a lot of hope in that didn’t turn out to be as reliable as you thought?
2. Read Romans 15:4. According to this verse, how does Scripture actually produce hope, not just information? Where have you personally experienced that to be true?
3. Last week, Pastor Keven said that we live in a world where truth is no longer a fixed point. Where do you see competing “truths” shaping people’s hope today, including inside the church?
4. Theology means “thinking about God.” Theology matters. Why do you think many Christians hesitate to challenge beliefs that don’t align with Scripture? What risks come with avoiding those conversations?
5. Read Philippians 4:6–7. How does prayer move us from knowing about God to actually knowing God? What’s the difference you’ve experienced between information and relationship?
6. Read Psalm 100. How does this passage expand your understanding of worship beyond singing? How should a posture of humility shape our daily worship?
7. CALL TO ACTION: Memorize Romans 15:4. Share with someone you trust and area of God’s truth, Word, prayer, or worship, that you need to grow in This week, intentionally practice all three: spend time studying Scripture, pray honestly and persistently, and respond to God in an act of worship outside of a church service.