"God's Heart is Faithful" - Sermon

1. What does the word “faithful” mean to you? What does it mean for

God to be faithful?

2. What does it mean for God to be faithful in his promises? Can you

think of examples in the Bible of God being faithful to his promises?

How about in your own life?

3. What does it mean for God to be faithful in provision? Read

Matthew 6: 25-34. What does this tell us about God’s provisions for

life?

4. God is faithful in presence. How was God present in the lives of those

in the Bible? How is God present in your life and the world today?

5. Read 1 John 1: 9. What does this tell us about God being faithful in

forgiveness? What is required of us? How does the thief on the cross

validate this truth? (see Luke 23: 32-43)

6. What does it mean for God to be faithful in discipline? Why is God’s

discipline good? (hint: read Hebrews 12: 5-6)

7. Read Romans 8: 28. What does this tell us about God being faithful

to his purpose? What does this mean for us in everyday life? How

does this give us hope?

8. Read Philippians 1: 6. What does this tell us about God’s work of

transforming us into what we are created and called to be?

9. Does recognizing God’s faithfulness in all of these areas help you trust

God more? If so, what impact might that have on your life?

Reflection:

Almighty God, what can we say, except great is your faithfulness. Even

when we are not faithful to you, you remain faithful to us. You keep the

promises you make to us. You provide for us. You are present with us.

You discipline us, and forgive us, and transform us, all in accordance with

your ultimate purpose for us. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of your faithful-

ness. Remind us that we can trust your goodness in all areas of our lives

because you are always faithful. Help us, in turn, to be more faithful to

you. Help us to live the way you created us to live, so that we might truly

change the world through your love and power. We pray all of this in the

strong name of Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

One God, now and forever. Amen.