When everything around us is shaking, how do we stand firm?
Another day, another crisis. Every time we check the news, it feels like the world is unraveling. The economy swings wildly. Prices skyrocket. Wars escalate. Leaders clash. The future feels more uncertain than ever. Fear spreads, anxiety rises, and people are desperate for something solid to hold onto. But what if our hope didn’t have to be tied to all of that?
In this message, we are starting the Unshakable series by looking at what it means to have a hope that holds steady no matter what. Real hope isn’t built on the economy, political stability, or perfect circumstances. It is built on Christ, the only foundation that does not move.
So how do we live with that kind of confidence when everything around us is unstable? How does hope reshape the way we respond to fear, trials, and uncertainty? And what difference does it make in our everyday lives? Join us as we walk through the book of 1 Peter and discover how to anchor our hope in something that will never fail.
Discussion Questions
- What are some of the biggest sources of instability in the world right now? How do people typically respond to uncertainty and fear?
- Romans 8:22 says that all of creation is groaning under the weight of a broken world. How do we see this reality in our daily lives?
- People often try to find security in things like money, relationships, or political leaders. Why do these things ultimately fail to provide lasting stability?
- Hebrews 6:19 describes hope as an anchor for our souls. What does that mean in practical terms? How does biblical hope differ from the way the world defines hope?
- Trials and hardships have a way of revealing what our faith is built on. Can you think of a time when a difficult season exposed where your trust was really placed?
- 1 Peter 1:6-7 talks about how trials refine our faith, like fire purifies gold. How does God use challenges to strengthen and shape us?
- Shifting our focus from fear to trust, from the temporary to the eternal, and from helplessness to purpose can help us stand firm in uncertain times. Which of these shifts is most challenging for you, and why?
- Hope should be visible in the way we respond to the world around us. What are some practical ways we can reflect hope to others in times of uncertainty?
- 1 Peter 3:15 says we should always be ready to explain the hope we have. How can we be intentional about sharing our faith in a way that encourages others?
- Where is your hope anchored right now? What would it look like to live with an unshakable hope in the middle of whatever challenges you are facing?
