At Trailhead, we believe that church is not just about growing in God’s Word but doing so in community. Given our current circumstances, we have to be a little more creative when it comes to participating in church. So we have designed this study guide to help you follow along with Sunday’s message. Study the Scriptures, take notes, and then reinforce what you learned by answering a few questions. Ask others to join you in discussion, whether it be at home with your family or online with your friends. Let’s have church!
Scriptures Used Today
Habakkuk 1:5 (NIV)
Look at the nations and watch—and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (AMP)
Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, [though] the product of the olive fails and the fields yield no food, though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the [victorious] God of my salvation. The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]!
How do you seize the moment?
God is
John 14:12 (NIV)
I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:10-13 (NIV)
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
Philippians 3:10-11 (AMP)
[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope] That if possible I may attain to the [spiritual and moral] resurrection [that lifts me] out from among the dead [even while in the body].
2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (NIV)
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.
God’s plan is
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Discussion Questions
The Easter season typically includes a number of traditions such as family dinners, egg hunts, and of course the whole family at church dressed in their “Easter Best.” Needless to say, Easter looks much different to most of us this year. With this in mind, how can you use this time to direct your focus to the real meaning of Easter?
Reread Philippians 4:10-13. What does it mean to live a “godly life?” How has God equipped you to live this life?
How does knowing God’s promises are “Yes and Amen” comfort you during this time of crisis? What exactly are God’s promises? What can you do to know and receive His promises?
Just because Easter looks different this year does not mean it can’t be memorable. What can you and your family do to make this Easter a true celebration?