Collide: When Grace Hits... Our Doubt

Read Matthew 14:22-33

“You can’t walk on water if you don’t step out of the boat” ~John Ortberg

Grace: God’s riches at Christ’s expense. All we need from God for the abundant and righteous life… now!

Doubt: To be uncertain or skeptical about; to be undecided. (Kind of the opposite of faith.)

When grace hits doubt there is…

1. Faith to hear the call of Jesus.

2. Faith to walk with Jesus.

3. Faith to persevere for Jesus.

4. Faith to receive help from Jesus.

5. Faith to worship Jesus.

GOING DEEPER

1. Remember a time when you knew Jesus was calling you to do something but you doubted Him. How did that feel… what happened?

2. Read James 1:6-8. What do these verses say may be a result of doubt?

3. Read Matthew 21:21. What does this verse say is the opposite of doubt, and what can it do?

4. Read Isaiah 41:10. Right down in your own words what God promises us.

5. In what area/s of your faith are you doubting God? How can you better trust Him now?

Defining the Relationship: The Resounding Results

(Various Scriptures)

“Fulfilling promises is not something that God does… it’s a part of who He is” ~Asil Treblig

The BIG 5 Promises of God…

1. God promises to save us. (Romans 1:16, 17)

• From our sin.

• By grace, through faith.

• With impugned righteousness.

2. God promises to provide for us. (1Peter 1:3, 4)

• Every spiritual need.

• All we need for life and holiness.

3. God promises to give life to us. (John 10:10)

• Meaningful and full of purpose.

• Abundant and eternal.

4. God promises to love us. (Isaiah 31:3; Romans 5:8)

• Unconditionally.

• Inseparably.

5. God promises real hope for us. (John 3:16, 36; 1 Peter 1:3, 4)

• Of eternal life.

• Of Heaven.
  

GOING DEEPER

1. Think of a time when someone promised you something and didn’t come through. How did you feel?

2. Can you think of a promise that God has made that he hasn’t or won’t fulfill?

3. Write down as many of God’s promises as you can think of and then meditate on them.

4. Which one is your favorite one and why? Share this with someone this week.

5. What are some promises we have made to God? Which one do you struggle with the most?