Group Notes | January 17

Stand Strong: Building Your Life On God’s Promises
January 17, 2016
Pastor Jonathan Falwell

 

Open:

Having promises made to you, then subsequently broken, happens often and can leave hurt or anger. Can you give an example?

Today we start a new series, focusing on some of the promises God makes to us in Scripture. In order to trust Him to keep His word, we have to first know that He has been faithful to us thus far.

Discuss:

The Faithfulness of God is Worth Celebrating

  1. Read Psalm 89:1a. What was the psalmist praising God for?
  2. If you were to “celebrate” God’s faithfulness to you, what are some things you   would praise Him for?
  3. When you have gone through rough valleys, how did you know you could still trust Him? You had a choice to be discouraged or to trust. How did you choose?

The Faithfulness of God is Worth Sharing

  1. Read verse 1b. We are always willing to share news of a great restaurant, our favorite team, etc. Why is it important to share our faithful Father?
  2. When others hear our story of God’s love for us, what does it do for them?

The Faithfulness of God is Guaranteed

  1. Read Hebrews 10:23. What are we cautioned to remember?
  2. We live in a society where very little that is “guaranteed” can be trusted. Why is God’s faithfulness assured?
  3. Read 2 Tim. 2:11 and 2 Thess. 3:3. What does the Bible promise us?

Close:

As we break into small group time, remember our theme for the year is Living Generously. Talk about God’s promise to bless us “exceedingly above all that we can ask or think” and decide if you trust God to love you so much that you can give Him your whole heart. Look at available Life Groups that will encourage you to trust deeper this year—or begin one yourself, to encourage others who may be newer in the faith! Pray as you close for the ability to trust Him with your job, finances, family and health.

Focus Passage: Psalm 89: 1, 2

Memory Verse: 2 Thess. 3:3: “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.

Seven Promises God Has Made:

 1) He will supply every need. Phil. 4:19
2) His grace is sufficient for you. 2 Cor. 12:9
3) He makes a way out of every temptation. 1 Cor. 10:13
4) He gives victory over death 1 Cor. 15:54
5) He works all things for the good of those who love Him. Rom. 8:28
6) Believers will be with the Lord forever. 1 Thess. 4:13-18
7) He gives us eternal life. John 10:27, 28.

 

 

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