This past Sunday's lesson was titled Go Back. Take time to continue studying, considering and applying the lesson through the following questions and Scripture passages.
In your day to day life, are you ever required to take a test? For example, have you ever had to take a certification test for your job? Why are you required to take tests in various areas of your occupation or day to day life?
Spiritually thinking, can you recall a time in your life when your faith was tested. How did you respond to this time of testing?
Go back and read Genesis 12:6-20. How did Abraham respond to his faith being tested? Put yourself in Abraham’s position, how do you think you would have responded?
Is there a difference between God testing your faith and God disciplining you? Why is it important to make and remember this distinction? Should you respond differently to God’s testing as compared to God’s discipline?
There are times when your faith will be tested. Take time to read through and study what the following passages tell about faith, testing, learning to trust and your walk with Jesus…
Spiritually thinking, can you recall a time in your life when your faith was tested. How did you respond to this time of testing?
Go back and read Genesis 12:6-20. How did Abraham respond to his faith being tested? Put yourself in Abraham’s position, how do you think you would have responded?
Is there a difference between God testing your faith and God disciplining you? Why is it important to make and remember this distinction? Should you respond differently to God’s testing as compared to God’s discipline?
There are times when your faith will be tested. Take time to read through and study what the following passages tell about faith, testing, learning to trust and your walk with Jesus…
Deuteronomy 13:3
Luke 8:13
Proverbs 17:3
1 Thessalonians 2:4
Matthew 14:22-33
Job 7:18
1 Peter 1:6-7
Isaiah 48:10
Romans 5:3-4
Job 23:10
Take time to consider and meditate on James 1:2-18. How is this passage an encouragement during times when it is difficult to respond in faith?
As you find yourself in the midst of testing, the lesson on Sunday focused on going back and remembering the faithfulness of God. List out specific ways you’ve seen God’s faithfulness in your life in the past. Go ahead; make the list as long as possible.
What is the significance of repentance when you find yourself in the midst of failed faith?
While you’re in the midst of testing, it is important to not ask the question, “How can I get out of this,” but rather “What can I get out of this?” Think back to some of the testing experiences you’ve gone through. What have you gotten out of them?
How will you construct “altars” which will serve as reminders of God’s faithfulness. These “altars” will allow you to go back before going forward in your faith.
What are some daily practices you can put into place to help strengthen your faith?
As testing comes into your life, how will you choose to respond in faith?
Prepare for the next lesson in this series by reading Genesis 15. Go ahead and make your own observations and life applications.
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