Matthew 12: ²¹All nations will place their hope in him." (CEV)

Colossians 1: ²⁷... the mystery is that Christ lives in you, and he is your hope of sharing in God's glory.... 2: ²... Not only is he the key to God's mystery, ³but all wisdom and knowledge are hidden away in him. (CEV)

Hebrews 6: ¹⁸... Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us. ¹⁹This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. (CEV)

Hebrews 11: ¹Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see. ²It was their faith that made our ancestors pleasing to God. (CEV)

Matthew 4: ⁴Jesus answered, "The Scriptures say: 'No one can live only on food. People need every word that God has spoken.' " (CEV)

Deuteronomy 8: ³... The LORD was teaching you that people need more than food to live; they need every word that the LORD has spoken. (CEV)

1 Corinthians 2: ¹³Every word we speak was taught to us by God's Spirit, not by human wisdom. And this same Spirit helps us teach spiritual things to spiritual people. (CEV)

Colossians 3: ²Think about what is up there, not about what is here on earth. ³You died, which means that your life is hidden with Christ, who sits beside God. ⁴Christ gives meaning to your life, and when he appears, you will also appear with him in glory.... ¹⁰Each of you is now a new person. You are becoming more and more like your Creator, and you will understand him better. ¹¹... Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.
    ¹⁵.... So let the peace that comes from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful. ¹⁶Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. (CEV)

Matthew 11: ²⁵...My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people. ²⁶Yes, Father, that is what pleased you.... ²⁸If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. ²⁹Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. ³⁰This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.

1. Why did it please God to hide His message from wise and educated people?
2. What are some ways we can be greatly encouraged by our hope in God's promises?
3. How can we be sure that every word of Jesus is adequate and that He is all that matters?
4. When we think about what is up there in Heaven, what happens to our hope?
5. Describe some ways that the message about Christ can be food for us to live on.
Please study the above references and then add your observations and applications:
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