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Hope Has a Name: Jesus!

  • Writer: Ps David Jones
    Ps David Jones
  • Nov 2
  • 4 min read

Ps David Jones

Sunday Morning’s message 2nd of November 2025


Part two in the Hope series.


Leaders note:

This study is a guide—use it flexibly. Adapt the questions and follow the flow of your group. Keep it simple, keep it fun, and create space for God to move as you grow together.


This message reminds us that hope isn’t a feeling—it’s Jesus Himself. He is the source, object, and sustainer of our hope.


In this study, we explore what it means to live with expectant hope—a confident anticipation rooted not in circumstances but in God’s unchanging nature. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead empowers believers to overflow with hope in every season.


Key Verse


Romans 15:13 NKJV - Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.


God is the Source of All Hope


Romans 15:13 NKJV - Now may the God of hope ...


Paul’s benediction in Romans 15:13 is not only a blessing but a powerful declaration that God fills His people with joy and peace as they trust Him, and that hope overflows by the Holy Spirit’s power.


This blessing by naming God as “the God of hope.” This title reveals that hope isn’t merely something God gives; it is part of who He is. The Greek word elpizō (el-PEE-zo) means “to expect, to trust.” It paints a picture of confident anticipation in God’s goodness and promises. True hope isn’t based on wishful thinking or human optimism—it flows directly from God’s nature.


When people live apart from God, they often try to generate hope from within or from fleeting circumstances. But as Bill Bright said, “With God life is an endless hope. Without God, life is a hopeless end.” Our hope has both a present experience and a future fulfilment. Because of Jesus, we have a living hope that sustains us through every battle and carries eternal promise.


Discuss:

  • What does it mean to you that God is “the source and object” of hope?

  • How does understanding God as the God of hope change the way we face uncertain situations?

  • In what ways can we point others toward the true source of hope this week?


Filled with Joy and Peace


Romans 15:13 ...fill you with all joy and peace ...


Paul’s prayer is that believers would be filled—completely satisfied—with joy and peace. This isn’t a fleeting happiness, but the deep, abiding joy that comes from knowing Jesus.


In Acts 16, Paul and Silas demonstrated this truth while imprisoned: even in chains, they sang praises because their hope and joy were rooted in God, not their circumstances.


The Bible declares the following:

John 15:11 NKJV - These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full


Philippians 4:7-9 NKJV and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


When we experience peace with God through salvation, and the peace of God through daily trust, our hearts are anchored in divine stability.


Discuss:

  • When have you experienced God’s peace or joy in a difficult situation?

  • Why do you think Paul connects joy and peace with trust in God?

  • What practices help you stay filled with joy and peace when life feels uncertain?


It Starts with Believing


Hebrews 11:6 NKJV – But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him


Hope always begins with belief. Faith is the foundation that makes hope possible. We cannot abound in hope if we are unsure of who God is or whether He is good. True belief moves beyond emotion or opinion—it’s a daily decision to trust God’s promises even when we cannot see their fulfilment.


Paul reminds us that “the just shall live by faith” (Romans1:17). When we walk by faith and not by sight, we’re declaring that God’s Word is more reliable than our circumstances. This belief becomes the seedbed where joy, peace, and hope take root and grow strong, no matter the season.


Discuss:

  • What does living by faith look like in your current season of life?

  • How does faith shape the kind of hope you hold onto?

  • Are there areas where God is asking you to trust Him more deeply right now?

 

The Power of the Holy Spirit


Romans 15:13 ... that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.


The word “abound” means to overflow—more than enough, spilling over. That’s the kind of hope God intends for His people: not a faint flicker, but a burning flame empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for power is dunamis, from which we get “dynamic” and “dynamite.” It describes an active, explosive power that transforms lives from the inside out.


Paul and Silas demonstrated this overflow when their Spirit-filled joy led not only to their freedom but to the salvation of their jailer and his family. The Spirit empowers us to live with a contagious hope that spills into the lives of others. When the Holy Spirit fills us, we don’t just survive hardship—we radiate the confident expectation of God’s goodness.


Discuss:

  • What does it mean to “overflow with hope” in your own words?

  • How have you seen the Holy Spirit produce hope in your life or in others?

  • How can we allow the Holy Spirit to fill and empower us more fully this week?

 

 


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