Stories of Hope and BibleProject's 2026 Plans

Understanding Biblical Hope

• 💡 Biblical hope is defined not as optimism, but as trusting in the goodness and character of God to make things right.
• 📌 This hope is experienced by people studying scripture in community, finding strength and connection.

Family and Youth Bible Study

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 One Story Family creates free homeschool resources linking lessons to BibleProject videos, used in various settings like after-school programs and youth groups.
• 🎯 Leaders are trained to help seventh and eighth graders find answers to their own Bible questions, immersing them in scripture.
• 🔗 Scripture study helps individuals understand how their small stories connect into something much bigger.

Community and Transformation

• 👭 BibleProject Classroom is used by a women's group to study the Bible together, allowing them to share vulnerabilities and ask hard questions.
• ✨ The process of going slowly through stories has reframed perspectives, leading to a deeper understanding and transforming hearts.
• 🤝 Community learning fosters growth, with members showing up for each other, reminding one another of truth through scripture.

Global Impact with Young Life

• 🌍 Young Life in Africa uses BibleProject resources to standardize training for volunteer leaders across nearly 32 countries, reaching over 3 million kids.
• 📱 The use of WhatsApp to watch BibleProject videos is a game-changer, providing leaders with valuable education they might not otherwise receive.
• 🌟 This access to scripture helps young people facing difficult situations find hope and become leaders in their communities.

What's Coming in 2026

• 📜 BibleProject will launch a new series on the Ten Commandments, exploring the wisdom in each command through 11 new videos.
• 🎧 The series will include a podcast, a reading plan, and a group study designed to help people read the Bible as ancient wisdom literature.
• 🚀 The goal is to provide new ways to read the Bible in community, fostering a deeper hope in scripture.

The Enduring Power of God's Promises

• ⏳ Biblical hope is ancient and enduring, not always providing immediate answers but offering a constant thread of hope.
• 🙏 God's promises are strong and powerful, providing truth to hold onto, especially in life's darkest moments.
• 🌟 The ultimate hope is in Jesus Christ, who came and is coming again, reminding us that this story is headed somewhere.