Pulpit Curriculum
March 27 th – April 2nd th, 2022
Verse of the Week
Acts 18:9-10 (ESV)
9 And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision,“Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, 10 for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are My people.”
Going Deeper
Review Acts 18: 1-17
1a) Hebrew 11:6 says “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Do you believe that lack of faith can be/is the major reason for not trusting God’s faithfulness? Explain your answer.
1b) Apart from the above, what are some of the other factors that may hinder the believer in trusting God to be faithful?
2) List at least two Scripture references where situations appeared to be impossible but God had already provided the necessary resources.
3) How can trusting God’s faithfulness for His presence, protection and purpose enhance your willingness to share the Gospel?
3b) “God’s faithfulness does not mean that He exempts us from trials, but rather that He sustains us through them”. Using a text like Habakkuk 3:17-19, write your personal faith statement of trust and reliance on God’s faithfulness.
Assess Your Life
1) To what extent do you trust (rely on) God’s faithfulness?
a) I am not yet at the place where I trust God’s faithfulness
b) I want to trust God’s faithfulness but I confess that it is not always easy.
c) I am intentionally seeking to get to the place where I trust God’s faithfulness.
d) I am progressively learning to trust God’s faithfulness.
e) I completely trust and relyon God’s faithfulness.
2) If your are not yet completely trusting God’s faithfulness, what are some of the factors that may cause your hesitancy?
Application
1 List two areas where you need to begin trusting and relying on God’s faithfulness, and the steps you will intentionally take to start.
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2 Of the list above, which one(s) will you be intentional about working on this week?
I will ask
Sermon Main Points
Believers can TRUST GOD’S FAITHFULNESS:
- for People and Provision
- for His Presence, Protection & Purpose
- in spite of hostility
Quotes
“God’s faithfulness refers to his absolute reliability” —Stuart D. Sacks, “Faithfulness,” Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1988), 765
God always has someone, who is equipped, able and willing to carry out His mission. He provides the people for His work. —Derek A. Ward
Let’s be determined to trust God’s faithfulness for people, provision, presence, protection, and purpose, even in the face of great hostility and opposition. —Derek A. Ward
Sermon Reflection
What stood out for me in this sermon?
What is something I can do to remember this?
5 Day Study Plan
Use the Inductive Bible Study method to study these scriptures this week and remember to share with someone else.
Follow these steps
1. Observe the text. (What does the text say?)
2. Interpret the text. (What does the text mean?)
3. Apply the text. (What can I do as a result of what I have learnt?)
Day 1 - Lamentations 3:21-23
Day 2 - 1 Kings 17:1-7
Day 3 - Joshua 21:45
Day 4 - Hebrews 10:19-23
Day 5 - Isaiah 43:1-2
For best results, this content should be read and prepared privately and then disccussed in your small group or with family / friends. We were not created to do life alone - get connected with a small group and grow together.
Harvest Bible Chapel Barbados - 2022