Post by paid4 on Jun 25, 2008 10:24:57 GMT -5
Bible Sudy: Our Dependable God
Topic: Faith/Trust
Some years back, a poll was conducted to determine "The Ten Most Obnoxious Personality Traits." Number ten (the worst) was Lack of Dependability.
You probably would agree that the person who doesn't show up on time for appointments or doesn't do what he or she has promised to do is more than simply an irritation. In fact, that person is unworthy of your confidence.
However, God's trustworthiness is never to be compared to men's. His character is pure; His ability is boundless; His Word cannot fail and His strength and power are far beyond your comprehension. Because you can absolutely trust Him, you can have the peace that He has promised to all who know Him personally. Let's look at some things that God says about His dependability and why you need to set your hope on Him alone.
What Does God Say?
Isaiah 26:3-4 (ESV) is one of the greatest statements in the Bible about the trustworthiness of God. It says:
"You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.
Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock"
As you meditate on those verses, write down your answers to the following questions:
1. In verse 3, what is the fruit or result of trusting God?
2. In verse 4, what do you believe the comparison of God to an "everlasting rock" means for the person who trusts in Him?
My Thoughts
Your trust is only as good as what you are trusting. Sadly, as sinful human beings, we are prone to trust in all kinds of things other than God. The Bible mentions some specific objects that can be the focus of your faith but cannot possibly meet any of your eternal needs. Look up these verses and write down what they warn you against.
~~ Psalm 49:6
1. What are some ways people trust this today?
~~ Psalm 44:6 with Psalm 20:7
1. What would be modern equivalents of these things?
~~ Psalm 118:9
1. What does this tell you about depending on political promises?
~~ Isaiah 42:17
1. What does this tell you about trusting religion instead of God?
God promises benefits to the person who trusts in Him. You will see some of the benefits in the following Bible verses. Name them.
~~ Jeremiah 17:7
~~ Psalm 33:21
~~ Psalm 37:5-6
~~ Psalm 56:11
~~ Psalm 119:42
~~ Isaiah 12:2
My Part
There is no question that God is wholly trustworthy. It is His nature, and He will never go back on His promises. He will always be there for you.
If you have been following the Bible Minute studies, you know by now that godliness or God-like-ness is a trait that every Christian should model. Today, you have looked at the trustworthiness of God, so that means a godly person is also to be trustworthy in the way that his or her heavenly Father is trustworthy. First Corinthians 4:1-2 ( ESV) says: "This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy."
Take stock and see if there are any areas in your own life that come short of the trustworthiness God calls upon you to possess.
A Scripture passage with a promise from God is Proverbs 3:5-6. Commit it to memory!
Back to the Bible Copyright © 1996-2008 The Good News Broadcasting Association, Inc. Bible Minute with Woodrow Kroll. Does the Bible have an answers? All rights reserved. www.bibleminute.org/
Topic: Faith/Trust
Some years back, a poll was conducted to determine "The Ten Most Obnoxious Personality Traits." Number ten (the worst) was Lack of Dependability.
You probably would agree that the person who doesn't show up on time for appointments or doesn't do what he or she has promised to do is more than simply an irritation. In fact, that person is unworthy of your confidence.
However, God's trustworthiness is never to be compared to men's. His character is pure; His ability is boundless; His Word cannot fail and His strength and power are far beyond your comprehension. Because you can absolutely trust Him, you can have the peace that He has promised to all who know Him personally. Let's look at some things that God says about His dependability and why you need to set your hope on Him alone.
What Does God Say?
Isaiah 26:3-4 (ESV) is one of the greatest statements in the Bible about the trustworthiness of God. It says:
"You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.
Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock"
As you meditate on those verses, write down your answers to the following questions:
1. In verse 3, what is the fruit or result of trusting God?
2. In verse 4, what do you believe the comparison of God to an "everlasting rock" means for the person who trusts in Him?
My Thoughts
Your trust is only as good as what you are trusting. Sadly, as sinful human beings, we are prone to trust in all kinds of things other than God. The Bible mentions some specific objects that can be the focus of your faith but cannot possibly meet any of your eternal needs. Look up these verses and write down what they warn you against.
~~ Psalm 49:6
1. What are some ways people trust this today?
~~ Psalm 44:6 with Psalm 20:7
1. What would be modern equivalents of these things?
~~ Psalm 118:9
1. What does this tell you about depending on political promises?
~~ Isaiah 42:17
1. What does this tell you about trusting religion instead of God?
God promises benefits to the person who trusts in Him. You will see some of the benefits in the following Bible verses. Name them.
~~ Jeremiah 17:7
~~ Psalm 33:21
~~ Psalm 37:5-6
~~ Psalm 56:11
~~ Psalm 119:42
~~ Isaiah 12:2
My Part
There is no question that God is wholly trustworthy. It is His nature, and He will never go back on His promises. He will always be there for you.
If you have been following the Bible Minute studies, you know by now that godliness or God-like-ness is a trait that every Christian should model. Today, you have looked at the trustworthiness of God, so that means a godly person is also to be trustworthy in the way that his or her heavenly Father is trustworthy. First Corinthians 4:1-2 ( ESV) says: "This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy."
Take stock and see if there are any areas in your own life that come short of the trustworthiness God calls upon you to possess.
A Scripture passage with a promise from God is Proverbs 3:5-6. Commit it to memory!
Back to the Bible Copyright © 1996-2008 The Good News Broadcasting Association, Inc. Bible Minute with Woodrow Kroll. Does the Bible have an answers? All rights reserved. www.bibleminute.org/