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March 23, 2025

Small Group Guide: God’s Immutability and Faithfulness

Opening Prayer

Key Takeaways:
1. God is immutable - He does not change.
2. God is faithful to His word and His promises.
3. God’s faithfulness is tied to His unchanging nature, not our actions.
4. God is faithful in temptation, to returning sinners, and in saving repentant sinners.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does God’s immutability (unchanging nature) mean to you personally? How does it impact your faith?

  2. Pastor Brandon mentioned that God’s faithfulness is not tied to what He’s done for us lately, but to who He is. How does this perspective change the way we view God’s faithfulness?

  3. Reflect on Hebrews 6:13-18. How does God’s promise and oath provide an “anchor for our souls”?

  4. How does understanding God’s faithfulness in temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13) help us in our daily struggles?

  5. The sermon touched on God’s faithfulness to judge unrepentant sinners and save repentant ones. How do we balance God’s justice and mercy in our understanding of His character?

  6. Discuss the statement: “When we get saved, we don’t just get heaven. We get God.” What does this mean to you?

Practical Applications:

  1. Identify an area in your life where you’re struggling to trust God’s faithfulness. Commit to meditating on specific Bible verses about His unchanging nature this week.

  2. Practice sharing your testimony of God’s faithfulness with someone this week, remembering that “the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy” (Revelation 19:10).

  3. If you’re facing temptation, actively look for the “way of escape” God provides. Share with the group next week how this awareness helped you.

  4. Reflect on areas where you might have “walked away” from your faith. Take steps to “return to your first love” this week through prayer, repentance, and renewed commitment.

  5. Make a list of God’s promises from Scripture that you can hold onto. Share one or two with the group that are particularly meaningful to you.

Closing Prayer:
Thank God for His unchanging nature and faithfulness. Ask for His help in trusting Him more fully and living out the truths discussed.

5 Day Devotional

Day 1: God’s Unchanging Nature
Reading: Hebrews 13:8; Malachi 3:6
Devotional: In a world of constant change, God’s immutability provides an anchor for our souls. Reflect on how God’s unchanging nature impacts your faith journey. How does knowing that God is “the same yesterday, today, and forever” affect your trust in His promises? Consider areas in your life where you need to rely on God’s constancy. Pray for a deeper understanding of His faithfulness and ask for the strength to trust Him even when circumstances seem uncertain.

Day 2: The Power of God’s Promises
Reading: Numbers 23:19; 2 Corinthians 1:20
Devotional: God’s promises are the bedrock of our faith. Unlike human promises that can be broken, God’s word is always fulfilled. Reflect on specific promises in Scripture that resonate with your current life situation. How have you seen God’s faithfulness in keeping His promises in your life? Challenge yourself to identify one promise from God’s Word that you need to hold onto today, and meditate on it throughout the day. Ask God to increase your faith in His promises and to help you live in light of their truth.

Day 3: God’s Presence in All Circumstances
Reading: Psalm 139:7-12; Isaiah 43:2
Devotional: The omnipresence of God means He is with us in every situation, both joyful and challenging. Consider how awareness of God’s constant presence might change your perspective on daily life. In what areas do you need to be more conscious of His presence? Reflect on times when you’ve felt distant from God and ask Him to open your eyes to see His nearness. Practice acknowledging God’s presence throughout your day, especially in moments of stress or difficulty.

Day 4: The Path of Repentance and Forgiveness
Reading: 1 John 1:9; Joel 2:12-13
Devotional: God’s faithfulness extends to His promise of forgiveness for those who repent. Reflect on the beauty of God’s mercy and His eagerness to restore those who turn to Him. Are there areas in your life where you need to seek God’s forgiveness? Consider the depth of God’s love that offers a fresh start to every repentant heart. Take time to confess any known sins and receive God’s forgiveness. Pray for the strength to live in the freedom that comes from being forgiven and cleansed.

Day 5: Hope as an Anchor for the Soul
Reading: Hebrews 6:17-20; Romans 15:13
Devotional: Our hope in Christ is described as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Reflect on what it means to have your hope anchored in God’s unchanging character and promises. How does this hope differ from worldly optimism? Consider areas in your life where you need to reaffirm your hope in God. Pray for God to fill you with joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask for the courage to share this hope with others who may be struggling.