In this life, no one is promised health, wealth, stability, or perfect relationships. But God does promise hope in Jesus. In her newest Bible Study, Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God’s Faithfulness, Michelle Diercks (author of Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God’s Presence) focuses on eight different names and characteristics of God and what they say about who He is and the hope He promises. Readers can use Promised Hope to face whatever uncertainty they have in their lives with confidence in God’s promised hope and the peace found in His faithfulness.
“Experience the rich tapestry of God’s grace and mercy as you explore the biblical names of God and the attributes and actions that reveal who He is,” Michelle writes. “The pages of the Bible are filled with promised hope that assures you of God’s unfailing love and protection. Each chapter of this book will immerse you in a different name of God to help you understand Him better through His character and attributes. As you study and meditate on each chapter, you will find yourself drawn closer to God and become more confident in His unshakable faithfulness.“
Promised Hope is an eight-week study written for both individuals and small groups. Each week is divided into five sessions—forty sessions in the whole study. Each session includes personal reflection activities to deepen readers’ understanding of God’s names and attributes. A small-group discussion guide is provided at the end of each chapter for continued reflection.
“With a caring heart and gentle spirit, Michelle guides readers by fixing our eyes on the names and promises of God,” says Andrew R. Jones, author of Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell and Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible. “This book will be a blessing to you because it will point you, repeatedly, to the only source of hope we have: Jesus.”
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Praise for Promised Hope
Michelle Diercks is a true theologian of the cross who understands and articulates the meandering Christian journey from suffering to hope. With a caring heart and gentle spirit, Michelle guides readers by fixing our eyes on the names and promises of God. This book will be a blessing to you because it will point you, repeatedly, to the only source of hope we have: Jesus.
—Andrew R. Jones, author of Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell and Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible
In Promised Hope, Michelle Diercks masterfully weaves powerful personal stories with Scripture, guiding readers to the ultimate source of unwavering hope—Jesus Christ. Her deep knowledge of the Bible, combined with heartfelt insights, offers encouragement for anyone feeling lost or struggling to find hope. If you’re seeking a way back to the light of Christ, this book will be a true blessing on your journey.
—Donna Snow, founder of Artesian Ministries; Christian author and speaker
Reading Promised Hope is like sitting down with a dear friend to study God’s Word over a hot cup of tea. In this sequel to Promised Rest, Michelle Diercks once again gently invites readers to consider how God’s promises are trustworthy and how He provides everything His children need. Michelle adeptly combines relatable stories from her own life with scripturally faithful teaching to remind readers of the only place true peace is found: in the presence of the triune God. Along the way, she offers helpful strategies for navigating the day-to-day challenges of this life—both those that are thrust upon us and those we bring upon ourselves. Michelle has a gift for capturing in words what it means to be a child of God who struggles with the reality of sin. Her approach is unceasingly honest, often humorous, but ever kind, never failing to remind readers of God’s boundless love.
—Cheryl Magness, managing editor of Reporter, the official newspaper of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Michelle Diercks masterfully uses the Five Rs of Reflection—Rejoice, Release, Reframe, Remember, and Rest—to weave together a powerful Bible study in Promised Hope. Her storytelling sets the stage for both personal and group study that highlights the God who guards our lives and points to the hope that roars into the drama of our everyday strife and crisis.
—Connie Denninger, cofounder of Visual Faith® Ministry
If you’re looking for a Bible study to deepen your understanding of God, Promised Hope by Michelle Diercks is perfect. A follow-up to Promised Rest, it explores the names of God, revealing His love in ways that are easy to understand and apply. Michelle weaves Scripture with real-life examples, offering historical context and meanings of Hebrew and Greek words to highlight God’s character. Her relatable writing, prayerful reflections, and thoughtful discussion questions make this study both inspiring and hope filled. Promised Hope is one you’ll return to again and again.
—Kathy Pingel, director of women’s and family ministry, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, Janesville, Wisconsin
Through this second study on the names of God, Michelle makes us ponder who God is, who we are, and how that knowledge plays out in our lives. In Promised Hope, Michelle brings back the five Rs to assist us in our learning and the application to our lives. I love learning about who God is through His names. Our powerful God loves scrawny, sin-filled me. As Michelle writes, “Jesus is enough for your every moment of every day, no matter what.”
—Cherie Endrihs, director of Christian education; president, LWML Gulf States District
Our God is the God who says what He does and does what He says. Michelle’s exploration of the names of God will provide great hope and strength to Christians in any station or season of life. Useful for both individuals and small groups, this book is a beautifully structured way to immerse yourself in God’s Word intentionally, regularly, and intimately. Promised Hope is both scholarly and devotional, and I highly recommend it for anyone, but especially for those looking for biblical and Gospel-centered tools to support their mental health.
—Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Leininger, pastor, First Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chicago, Illinois
About the Author
Michelle Diercks is a writer and speaker. As a professional and as a volunteer, she has taught God’s Word for more than thirty years. Michelle is the author of Promised Rest: Finding Peace in God’s Presence and the host of the podcast Peace in His Presence. She and her husband are the parents of two sons and live in Iowa.
