The Message of Hope (Softcover): Encouragement from the Bible in Contemporary Language - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1576832937 ISBN 13: 9781576832936

Publisher: NavPress, 2001

Synopsis

Let Hope Fuel Your Life.
We pin our hopes on all kinds of plans. Relationships. Careers. Money. Experiences. Some of these plans fall apart, so we move on and look for something else. Others turn out pretty well, and yet we still find ourselves disappointed. Is there any reason to keep striving?

There is good news. Your life can be fueled by hope. But not on your own . . .

God offers you hope. He cares about you, he made you, and he wants to see you thrive. That’s why God’s hope comes not in the form of an encouraging note or an inspiring picture. God’s hope arrived in the form of a person―Jesus.

In The Message of Hope, discover how Jesus offers you hope that won’t let you down. Read about his life, death, and resurrection, and hear just what they mean for you.

You have a good reason to hope. Discover the hope God has for you.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Experience Meaning and Purpose That Lasts. Maybe you've found the things you've pursued and dreamed of - car, education, family, job - but feel empty, disappointed, still wanting more. Or perhaps you're frustrated with all the struggles and setbacks you've encountered in life. Regardless of your situation, there is good news. There is something that brings total contentment, something that gives our lives meaning and purpose. But we'll never find it on our own - we must accept it from God. God offers eternal hope, an aspiration that runs much deeper than any other. Drawn from The Message - Eugene Peterson's easy-to-read, contemporary Scripture paraphrase - The Message of Hope shows how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus demonstrate that God truly is on our side. Come discover for yourself what God has to offer. In a world where it's natural to feel discouraged and unsatisfied, you will find great comfort in God's message of hope. Go to www.messagebible.com for your free on-line study guide. Ideal for individual or small-group use, The Message of Hope study guide will help you deepen your involvement in the Bible and apply it to your everyday life.

About the Author:

EUGENE H. PETERSON is a writer, poet, and retired pastor. He has authored more than thirty-four books (not including The Message). He is Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. Eugene also founded Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland, where he ministered for twenty-nine years. After teaching at a seminary, he created The Message, a vibrant Bible paraphrase that connects with today's readers like no other.

It took Peterson ten years to complete. He worked not from any English text but from the original Hebrew and Greek texts to guarantee authenticity. At the same time, his ear was always tuned to the cadence and energy of the English spoken every day on the streets. He lives with his wife, Jan, in Montana.

About this edition

• Publisher: NavPress
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1576832937
• ISBN 13: 9781576832936
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128