Anticipation Illustrations
38 illustrations evoking anticipation
Theology of Hope - Application
A practical application of this insight The theological significance of hope lies in its connection to redemption.
Theology of Hope - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The theological significance of hope lies in its connection to redemption.
Living Between the Already and Not Yet - Story
A story related to this content Christians live in the tension between 'already' and 'not yet.' Christ's kingdom has already been inaugurated through His first coming, death, and resurrection, but it...
Lessons from Hope - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a river flowing to the sea, hope requires testify to see {result}.
A Story of Hope - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a compass pointing north, hope requires follow to see {result}.
When Joy - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a key unlocking a door, joy requires proclaim to see {result}.
The Power of Faith - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In seasons of waiting, we see how faith provides renewal to those who act.
Cooperating With God's Plans - Wesleyan (Jeremiah 29:11)
God had plans for the exiles, but notice: He called them to participate. Build houses. Plant gardens. Marry. Pray. Seek peace. The future wasn't passively received but actively pursued in cooperation ...
Israel's 2,000-Year Wait - Dispensational (Isaiah 40:31)
For nearly 2,000 years, Jews ended Passover with "Next year in Jerusalem"—waiting for return to their homeland. The wait seemed endless; hopes faded and revived across generations. Then 1948: Israel r...
The GPS That Requires Trust - Traditional (Proverbs 3:5-6)
When GPS first became common, many drivers fought it. The device said turn left; they "knew" a better route. They'd argue with the machine, override its directions, and often end up lost or late. The ...
Hidden Under the Cross - Lutheran (Jeremiah 29:11)
Jeremiah 29:11 came to people who had every reason to think God had abandoned them. Temple destroyed. Nation conquered. Promise seemingly broken. Yet precisely THERE, God spoke of hope and future. Lut...
The Gift That Must Be Opened - Wesleyan (John 3:16)
A wealthy man left his entire estate to his estranged nephew. The lawyers delivered the documents; everything was legally his. But the nephew never opened the envelope. He assumed it was another rejec...
The Dispensation of Grace - Dispensational (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Dispensationalists note: Ephesians 2:8-9 describes the current dispensation—the age of grace. Before the cross, salvation was anticipated through faith in coming redemption. Now salvation is received ...
When Faith - Story
A story related to this content In seasons of waiting, we see how faith provides direction to those who love.
The Example of Understanding - Story
A story related to this content In seasons of waiting, we see how understanding provides renewal to those who serve.
A Story of Redemption - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a key unlocking a door, redemption requires seek to see {result}.
The Power of Courage - Story
A story related to this content In moments of doubt, we see how courage provides joy to those who act.
When Faith - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In seasons of waiting, we see how faith provides direction to those who love.
The Power of Joy - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In seasons of waiting, we see how joy provides renewal to those who respond.
Lessons from Hope - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In seasons of waiting, we see how hope provides clarity to those who serve.
The Example of Kindness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In seasons of waiting, we see how kindness provides purpose to those who respond.
When Self-control - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In seasons of waiting, we see how self-control provides wisdom to those who respond.
When Redemption - Story
A story related to this content Like a seed growing in fertile soil, redemption requires trust to see {result}.
A Story of Love - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In seasons of waiting, we see how love provides direction to those who respond.