- Genesis 19:29, “God did not forget his promise to Abraham. 14:28–29), and was the first to call Jesus the Christ and son of God. Principle: For those who put their trust in Christ later in life, there are bound to be reasons you feel unqualified for service. ‘I don’t want to watch the boy die,’ she said, as she burst into tears,” (Genesis 21:15-16). Early in our marriage, my husband and I moved several times. His family increased. Last week, we learned that God promised Abraham as many children as there are stars in the sky! “Then the Lord said to Abraham, ‘Why did Sarah laugh? (Acts 7:57–8:1). I will give you hope for the years to come.” - Jeremiah 29:11. I do not plan to harm you. Through their stories, we can learn how God works through our trials to draw us closer. There’s no question that David is one of the Bible’s more important figures. Scripture does not reveal why Lot’s wife looked back, only that she disobeyed God’s command. Do we want God’s blessing or His punishment? “So they said, ‘Has the Lord indeed spoken only through Moses? Please try again or contact website administrator. God is faithful. They warned Lot to get out of the city because it was going to be completely destroyed (Genesis 19:13). I want everything written down in orderly fashion in my ultra-efficient organizer. Jodi has over 20 years experience teaching children in large and small group settings. It’s easy to be inspired by his youthful willingness to fight Goliath, his tender friendship with Jonathan, his worshipful Psalms, and his enduring patience under wicked King Saul. He not only tells them that John Mark is with him and has been a great comfort, but he also tells them that they’re to welcome John Mark if he shows up. We are going to see a lot of opposite things going on at the same time! It’s almost hard to fathom that this beloved character who’s spoken so highly of in more than half of the Bible’s books would also be guilty of breaking half of God’s commandments. Lot and his family had grown attached to the things around them. (Acts 2:14-36). (Matt. Strangely enough, Lot’s wife did not listen to the angel’s warning! In fact, he was the only disciple willing to try walking on the water (Matt. Even through unspeakable tragedy, God can ultimately be glorified. “I want you to enjoy success. “...it happened for the glory of God so that the Son of God will receive glory from this,” (John 11:4b). This was a very generous offer from Abram. The mourners were still at her home. "Everyone, Everywhere: Glimpses of God's Global Work Through People Like You". But that isn’t God’s nature. (Mk. So why was I struggling to believe God could help me in the midst of what seemed impossible? 12:9). Like Sarah, we struggle to trust God’s plan because He can do things beyond our human understanding. She hadn’t heard it for herself. Rebekah had no intention of letting Jacob get pushed to the back of the line while Esau moved to the front. Job's Wife. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. This 4-week group study takes a closer look at what it means to share the gospel, and explores biblical examples of how to do it. There is blessing in obedience (Deuteronomy 11:27)! How do you deal with a sinning professed believer who is not a church member? Say: Time was running out, and Lot and his family needed to escape quickly! Finally, Abraham said, “10?” Sadly, God said that there weren’t even TEN righteous people in those cities! Such a strong disagreement arises between the two that Barnabas and Paul separate. On the contrary, Peter is the first of the twelve that Jesus appears to! Say: Evidently, Lot knew they were serious. God had a plan. God gave favor to Moses, the one He chose to lead His people out of Egypt. Application: We all have choices everyday. 2 Peter 2:7-8 says, “God saved Lot. As we study today, pay attention to how God blessed Abraham. (Genesis 18:23-33). Besides, if we have a God who loves us and longs to give good gifts to His children (Matthew 7:11), then why do some prayers go unanswered? He saw and heard the evil things they were doing. 16:16), When Jesus predicts that Peter will deny him, Peter proudly rebuffs him. Will we doubt, or will we trust God to guide us? He was shocked by the dirty, sinful lives of people who didn’t obey God’s laws. When we experience grief like Martha did, we wonder how anything good could possibly come from it. She pleaded with Jacob, ‘Give me children, or I’ll die!’” (Genesis 30:1). Josiah, one of the greatest kings to ever rule Israel, started his reign when he was only eight … It exposes those feelings we harbor in our hearts when hope fades. Watching someone we love with a debilitating illness can make us feel helpless, fearful, and sometimes even angry at God. I compared the newness of the now to the familiarity of the past, which would once again trigger fear of the future. Many women in the Bible also questioned God’s plan. He didn’t deliver Sodom because he couldn’t find ten righteous people, yet he delivered the object of Abraham’s concern—Lot. (Genesis 19:14) They would not listen! It hurts to see them ignored, and sometimes our mom instincts take over by stepping in and giving a little nudge to the front of the line. Here are 10 women in the Bible who struggled to trust God’s plan. Just after Abraham received this wonderful news, God told him that the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were so wicked that He was going to destroy them (Genesis 18:20-21). She is the author of the book, Over It. Later that night, two angels (dressed as men) came to Lot’s house (Genesis 19:3). How Can an Omnipresent God Be in Hell if that is Eternal Separation from God? 14:66-72), Did Peter’s failure exclude him from Christ’s plans? What would you do? Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998 by International Bible Society / Used by permission of IBS-STL. When we’re at our weakest, His assurance remains strong. Abram took his nephew, Lot, with him. We focus on what we can’t see happening, and hopelessness takes over. Martha believed Jesus was the Messiah, but did she trust? What if something bad happens? Don’t listen to everything that you’re tempted to believe when you’re exhausted. Then Abraham said, “How about 45?” But there weren’t even 45 righteous people! Then she went and sat down by herself about a hundred yards away. But thinking we know best leads to pride, and pride can lead us away from trusting God’s plan. (Note to teacher: The Hebrew verb is nabat, “look, regard, gaze”). 24:34, 1 Cor. In times of change, I struggle to trust God’s direction. And instead of asking for God’s will to prevail, Rebekah took matters into her own hands. God’s plan often unfolds outside our line of sight. King David. Q. Don’t stop anywhere in the plains. (Acts 22:4–5) On his way he had an encounter with the resurrected Christ, and the rest is history. After a time, he finally answered Elijah’s complaints and He encouraged Elijah with a still, small voice that he was not alone. Say: This is a VERY SAD story in the Bible about a man who did not listen to God. David didn’t always seek out God (as we know). Kristine Brown is a communicator at heart, sharing biblical insight with readers and audiences in a relatable way. Then Abraham said, “30?” No - not even 30! Although it may seem like Job’s wife responded to his condition with callousness, many of us can understand her heartbreak. 8:28) This should give us hope that no matter what we may have done, our adventure isn’t over. Say: Later in the Bible, we read that Lot was bothered by all the wickedness around him. Say: After awhile, Abram and Lot both accumulated so many animals that there wasn’t enough land for them all. 12:9), lying to him (2 Sam. Curse God and die,’” … What if it doesn’t work out? You accept sinful behavior; your children may think that wickedness is okay; you are miserable. We can count on Him.” (www.jesuswalk.com). Ask: Why do you think they wouldn’t listen? Why should she believe three strangers? (Acts 12:11–13) Due to his family’s significance in the movement and relationship to Barnabas, Paul and Barnabas pick John Mark up on the way back from a mission trip to Jerusalem to take him with them to Antioch. In his letter to Timothy he said, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. Not only was he present when Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was killed, he gave his approval of the murder. God may be working a miracle in my life, but my mind can be my worst enemy. In some cases, their failures are so extreme, it would be natural to say that God would have a right to turn His back on them. Then Abraham said, “What if there were 40?” The Lord said that there weren’t even 40 righteous people. Did Paul regret his behavior before meeting Jesus? I wanted to trust God’s plan. The similarities in the two sisters’ reactions shows us an important truth. Elijah had so many miraculous experiences, you’d think that he’d have unshakable faith. When Peter was miraculously released from prison, he knows that the believers will be gathered at the home of John Mark’s family. Jodi is part of the Children’s Ministry team at Grace Fellowship Church, outside of Atlanta. We must always obey Him. His discomfort was so great, he scraped himself with broken pottery. If we dwell on the past, we risk missing out on God’s blessings ahead. Loud and impetuous, Peter was the biggest personality in any room. The sad thing is that he did not move away from it, and he did not protect his family from the evil all around them. Erick has two masters degrees and a PhD from Harvard in the Study of Religion. He went to Joab, and had him indirectly kill Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband. As soon as they were safe, the angels told them, “Run for your lives and do not look back. If you’re ready to get serious, download a free copy of "We Are All Missionaries." After sailing to Perga, Acts tells us matter-of-factly that John left them there and returned to Jerusalem. Abram and his wife did not have any children of their own, but they had lots of other family member that moved with them. I want to be able to cross out one item at a time on my to-do list while smiling with satisfaction. Apparently, she just wouldn’t leave the attachments of the past behind. And no one knew better how that felt than Job’s wife. They agreed to his request, but urged him to RUN! But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.” (1 Tim. Application: We must be sure not to become attached to the things around us. The only way that failure can get the last word in our life is if we choose to let it. (v. 13). Just like Eve, I want wisdom to be able to figure things out on my own and answer all those what-if questions. When he realizes what he’s done he breaks down and weeps bitterly. He triumphed over a lion, a bear and the giant. And the Lord heard it,” (Numbers 12:2). (Acts 13:1–5) But somewhere along the way, John Mark decides that he’s had enough. “The woman was convinced. I’ll use them to prepare your father’s favorite dish. “His wife said to him, ‘Are you still trying to maintain your integrity? He was a man who did what was right. (Matt. God loves us and wants the absolute best for us. Main Point: God loves us and wants the absolute best for us. Here are stories of five biblical characters whose failures weren’t fatal: There’s no question that David is one of the Bible’s more important figures. And, just as Jesus predicted, Peter denies him three times—the third time cursing his accusers. We can TRUST GOD and make the right choice. It’s no wonder that he’d join James and John as one of Jesus closest friends and confidants. These two men who had been on multiple mission trips together are so divided over young John Mark that they will no longer work together.

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