Stories of Hope

Here’s seven simple stories from the Bible that express God’s love for us and give us hope. They are found in the Gospels of the New Testament in the midst of Jesus’ interactions with people. 

We use these questions to create discussion around the stories;

Head - What did you learn from the story?

Heart - How does the story make you feel? (Glad, mad, sad, etc…)

Hands - What does this story make you want to do?

How did the person in the story turn from his wrong ways?

How did Jesus respond to the person’s repentance?

The Stories

 1. Zacchaeus (Luke 19.1-10)

 2. Sinner's Prayer (Luke 18:9-14)

 3.  Repentant Woman (Luke 7:36-50)

 4.  The Wayward Son (Luke 15.11-24)

 5.  The Woman at the Well (John 4:4-38)

 6. Simon the Fisherman (Luke 5:1-11)

 7. The Thief on the Cross (Luke 23:32-43)