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Lesson FHL004– Small Group Bible Study on Trusting God

Look up the following Scriptures. When reading these verses ask yourself the following questions:

1. Who is talking/writing?
2. Who is the audience?
3. What do these verses have to say about our main topic?

Read the following article that relates to our topical Bible study.

Why Should I Trust God?
By Linda Dillow
To trust God, I must also trust His love. I can know intellectually that God is love, but for trust to flourish I must also be able to personalize His love for me on a daily basis. Read More

As you read the article, highlight the sentences, statements or paragraphs that you find most profound, confusing, revolutionary, fundamental or inspiring.  Mark each highlight with the reason you choose it.  Use the corresponding word or letter. P = Profound , C = Confusing , R = Revolutionary , F = Fundamental , I = Inspiring.

After you have done this for the entire article, force yourself to narrow your favorite sentences, statements or paragraphs down to your top 5. Then top 3. Then 1. This will prepare you for in-depth group discussion.

Not only will this technique improve overall reading comprehension, but will act as a discussion outline for your small group.  This method also provides a jump start if you choose to do a written summary of the article.

Answer the following questions after reading the article above:

1. Read through some of the promises of God in in step 1 above. List your 5 favorite promises from scripture.
   
   
   
2. Some promises are conditional and others seem to be unconditional. Give 3 examples of each and discuss.
   
   
   
3. Describe a time when you found it hard to trust God.
   
   
   
4. Explain how thinking about the attributes of God can help us trust Him?
   
   
   
5. Discuss the relationship between trust and patience in God's plan.
   
   
   
6. In what ways does this article resonate with you personally?