
At Trailhead, we believe that church is not just about growing in God’s Word but doing so in community. 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 with your family or your Trailhead study group. Let’s have church!
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Interactive Scriptures and Notes
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1) Trust
Amen - “it is so,” or “it is true”
Romans 5:2 (KJV)
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
Propensity - an inclination or natural tendencity to behave in a particular way
2) Break the Natural Tendency and Live with Supernatural Amen
2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Judges 6:12 (NLT)
The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!”
Judges 6:14-16 (NLT)
14 Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!” 15 “But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!” 16 The Lord said to him, “I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man.”
Judges 6:34 (NLT)
Then the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon with power…
The tragedy of today is that the Church is pursuing happiness, not holiness. —Leonard Ravenhill
Everywhere I go, I find that God’s people lack something. They are hungry for something. Their Christian experience is not all that they had expected, and they often have recurring defeat in their lives. Christians today are hungry for spiritual fulfillment. The desperate need of the nation today is that men and women who profess Jesus be filled with the Holy Spirit. —Billy Graham
3) Speak Your Amen
Romans 10:17 (KJV)
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
James 4:2 (KJV)
… yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
Discussion Questions
1) The word “Amen” translates to “so be it” or “it is true” signifying God hears and answers prayers. With that in mind, why do you think it’s important to end your prayers with an “amen?”
Knowing what this word means, what does this say about how you should pray?
2) Living in the natural means relying on seeing before believing. How does this differ from walking by faith?
Why is it so important that we walk by faith when it comes to our assignment to bring God’s Kingdom everywhere we go? How can walking by sight alone hinder that mission?
3) Your words shape your direction. Why is it important for your words to be spoken out of faith and knowledge of God’s Word?
Is there something you are believing God for? Are you wanting to align your will with His will? Take this opportunity to speak it out so others can come in agreement with you!