"But now, Lord, what do I look for?
My hope is in you."
(PSALM 39:7)
Did you know it is possible for God’s prisoners to live in hope? “The LORD hears the needy and does not despise his captive people” (Psalm 69:33).
Warden Keith Anglin suggested the first two words for the name of our dedicated prison seminary: “Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary”. He knew that the reality of Christian hope is vital for the joy, patience, contentment, and well-being of incarcerated people. Whether behind bars or not, all of us need hope in this fallen world, hope with utmost certainty that our future is secure.
The sinner who knows his guilt but will not flee to Christ for forgiveness lives with deep despair. Ultimately, he faces “shame and everlasting contempt” (Daniel 12:2).
My students know that God Himself is their true hope. They are certain He will save them from all their transgressions (Psalm 39:8), no matter how extreme. God is their hope in the midst of their daily trials in prison. He will be their hope at the moment of their death and on Judgment Day. This is your unshakable hope, too!
About the Writers …
Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary is located inside the prison walls at the Danville Correctional Center in Danville, Illinois. The members of this two-year old program and their lead professor wrote each of the pieces for this month’s Anchor, testifying mightily to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit and to the restoring love of Jesus Christ to all.
Warden Keith Anglin suggested the first two words for the name of our dedicated prison seminary: “Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary”. He knew that the reality of Christian hope is vital for the joy, patience, contentment, and well-being of incarcerated people. Whether behind bars or not, all of us need hope in this fallen world, hope with utmost certainty that our future is secure.
The sinner who knows his guilt but will not flee to Christ for forgiveness lives with deep despair. Ultimately, he faces “shame and everlasting contempt” (Daniel 12:2).
My students know that God Himself is their true hope. They are certain He will save them from all their transgressions (Psalm 39:8), no matter how extreme. God is their hope in the midst of their daily trials in prison. He will be their hope at the moment of their death and on Judgment Day. This is your unshakable hope, too!
About the Writers …
Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary is located inside the prison walls at the Danville Correctional Center in Danville, Illinois. The members of this two-year old program and their lead professor wrote each of the pieces for this month’s Anchor, testifying mightily to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit and to the restoring love of Jesus Christ to all.
Scripture Focus
Psalm 39:4-9
Insight
WRITTEN BY NATHAN BRUMMEL, PROFESSOR AND ADMINISTRATOR OF DIVINE HOPE REFORMED BIBLE SEMINARY, DANVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER
(DANVILLE, ILLINOIS).
Bible In A Year
- Exodus 13-14
- Psalm 32
- Mark 12
