HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Genesis 32-33 1. Fearful Plans – Controlling the Outcome (32:1–8) 2. Honest Prayer – Depending on God (32:9–12) 3. The Night Fight – Wrestling and Weakening (32:22–32) 4. New Name, New Walk – Israel the God-Wrestler (32:28; 35:9–12) 5. Limping into Reconciliation (32:30–33:20) Reflection Questions What’s been a major takeaway or major impression from this whole series in Genesis? Where are you living as “two camps” between trusting God and yourself (Genesis 32:7–12)? Where has God allowed a “limp” or “thorn” in your life (Genesis 32:25, 31; 2 Corinthians 12:7–10), and how might that be a place of grace? In your current struggle, what would it practically mean to stop fighting in your own strength and instead cling to God (Genesis 32:26; 2 Corinthians 12:10)? Is there a relationship or past wound where God is calling you to “limp toward” reconciliation (Genesis 33:1–4; Luke 22:39–42; John 20:24–29), and what first step could you take?

Genesis 28-29 Introduction: The Deceiver Meets His Match (Genesis 29) The Deceiver Meets His Maker (Genesis 28:12–19) Jesus: The True Ladder (John 1:47–51) Reflection Questions How would you briefly retell where Jacob is coming from in Genesis 27 and 28 (deceiving Isaac, stealing Esau’s blessing, fleeing for his life) and then describe how that background makes God’s promise to him at Bethel even more surprising? Read Genesis 28:10–17. What are the three main parts of God’s promise to Jacob in verses 13–15, and how do they connect back to the original promises to Abraham? Leah is unloved but seen and blessed by God. How does her story challenge the way we measure worth and being seen in our culture? Put Genesis 11:1–9 and Genesis 28:10–17 side by side. What similarities and differences do you see between the “tower” at Babel and the “ladder” at Bethel in terms of who acts, what is being built, and whose name is being lifted up? Read John 1:47–51. How is Jesus intentionally connecting Himself to Jacob and Bethel in verse 51? What is He claiming about Himself, not just about an experience Nathanael will have? Daily Prayer Prompts Pray: God, thank You that You meet me not when I have it all together, but when I am empty and at the end of myself. Where I have schemed or tried to climb my own way to You, help me to rest in Jesus, the true ladder and gate of heaven, and to trust that You see me and will not leave me. Amen.

Genesis 22 “Here I am” – Availability with obedience “We will return” – Obedience with faith “The Lord will provide” – Faith with sacrifice Reflection Questions What emotions do you feel when you read this story—confusion, trust, tension, something else? What are some small, everyday ways you can practice availability (here I am) to God this week? What is one specific way you can say “Here I am” to God this week? Where is God asking you to trust Him more deeply right now? How does this story enhance your understanding of Jesus as our substitute? Are there other passages of scripture that illustrate Jesus' sacrifice in the gospel? What’s the difference between trusting God for what He gives and trusting God for who He is?

Genesis 18-19 1. Two Ways to Receive the Lord (walkthrough) 2. Side-by-Side Comparison 3. Warnings from the Text Reflection Questions Compare and contrast Abraham (18) and Lot (19), as you walk through the basic storylines of Genesis 18-19. How can we cultivate a heart like Abraham’s: eager, responsive, and hospitable to God? Why is hospitality such a central theme in both chapters? What does it reveal spiritually? What does it practically look like to “remember Lot’s wife” in your daily walk with Christ?

MESSAGE | Pastor Jordan Moody 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 I. When You Hit Rock Bottom (vv. 8–9) II. Who You Trust When You’re Empty (vv. 9–10) III. How God Chooses to Work: Through the Prayers of His People (v. 11) IV. What Runs Our Church? Reflection Questions What does it mean when Paul states that God allows us to experience weakness so we learn to rely on Him? Reflecting on a time you hit rock bottom, how did it shape your understanding of God and reliance on prayer? When life gets heavy, what do you instinctively run to for relief or control? (Distraction, entertainment, food, work, isolation, people, prayer, etc.) What does that say about what “fuels” you right now? Paul tells the church, “You also must help us by prayer.” How does this change the way you view prayer—not as passive support, but as real participation in God’s work Becoming the Boiler Room: As a group, let’s name three main things our church needs God’s help with right now. Would you commit to praying for this regularly this year?

Gensesis 7-8 Flood Ark Dove Altar Aroma Cross Reflection Questions 1. Noah obeyed God before he could see rain or results. Where might God be asking you to trust and obey Him right now, even when it feels costly, confusing, or misunderstood? 2. What similarities do you notice between the creation story and the sending of the dove? Why do you think Scripture wants us to see the flood as a kind of “new creation”? 3. Read Ephesians 5:1–2 and Genesis 8:21 together. How does Christ’s sacrifice fulfill what Noah’s offering only pointed toward? What does it mean that Jesus is called a “fragrant offering” to God? 4. Read Titus 3:3–7 slowly as a group. What words or phrases stand out to you? How does this passage echo the movements of the flood story—judgment, rescue, renewal, and promise? (flood, ark, dove, altar, aroma, cross) 5. Scripture says we are now “the aroma of Christ” to the world (2 Corinthians 2:14–15). What kind of “fragrance” do you think your life is currently giving off to others, and how might God be inviting you to more intentionally reflect Christ this week?

Pastor Jordan Moody Genesis 6:1–10 Introduction: Strange, but Sacred CLASSROOM: THE TWO VIEWS Sethite View: Fallen Angel View: Conclusion and Exhortation: Small Group Discussion Questions Facing the Strange: What do you usually do when you come across a “strange” or confusing passage in Scripture? How can trusting that “all Scripture is God-breathed” change your approach to those moments? Boundaries and Rebellion: Whether you hold to the Sethite or the fallen angel view, what does this story teach us about the danger of crossing God’s boundaries—spiritually, morally, or relationally? The Depth of Sin: Genesis 6:5 describes humanity’s heart as “only evil continually.” How does that verse challenge our modern assumptions about human nature and our need for grace? God’s Preserving Grace: In a world filled with corruption, Noah “found favor in the eyes of the Lord” and “walked with God.” What does walking faithfully with God look like for you when the world around you seems to reject Him? How can we walk like Noah today? The God Who Is For Us: The sermon ends with the reminder that “if God is for us, who can be against us?” What difference does that truth make when we face our own “giants”—whether fears, temptations, or spiritual battles?

Pastor Jordan Moody Isaiah 55:1-3 Introduction: I. The Invitation We All Need: Acknowledging Our Thirst (Isaiah 55:1) II. The Futility of Empty Pursuits: Rejecting What Doesn't Satisfy (Isaiah 55:2) III. Grace as Our Hope: Embracing God's Eternal Promises (Isaiah 55:3) Conclusion: Small Group Discussion Questions Share a fun or relatable moment from your holiday season this year—maybe a time when things didn't go perfectly (like family squabbles or holiday chaos), or when you received an unexpected gift that felt truly undeserved. How does that moment make you think about the idea of grace in the sermon? The sermon highlights how rare truly free gifts are in our world—everything seems to come with a price, expectation, or condition. How does the reality of God's grace being offered "without money and without price" strike you personally, and what difference could embracing that unearned kindness make in how you relate to God and others? In Isaiah 55:3, God calls us to "incline your ear" and promises an everlasting covenant of steadfast love through Christ. What does it look like practically for you to "listen attentively" to God in the coming year, and how might that listening lead to deeper life and satisfaction in Him? Thinking about the new year, the sermon encourages us to bring everything—regrets, hopes, relationships—to the living water of Christ rather than trying to earn our way forward. If you could let go of one thing from the "nice list" mindset (perfectionism, striving, shame, etc.) in 2026, what would it be, and how could God's grace empower that freedom?