Study Questions: People Just Like Us - Abraham

Small Group Study Questions

Sermon Date: 28 March 2004
Series: People Just Like Us
Topic: The Consequences of Trusting God
Bible Passage: Genesis 22:1-19
Author: Bill Hall

1. If we’re serious about trusting God it will always result in consequences. Discuss this from your own experience

2. Discuss the statement: I think God’s command to Abraham was totally unreasonable. Surely a loving God wouldn’t expect someone to do that!”

3. What do you think “unwavering faith” means?

4. How does one reconcile verse 8 with verse 10 in Genesis 22?

5. Obedience and faith always go hand in hand. Talk about this together and see if you can prove this as a group!

6. Discuss Philippians 4:19 in the light of Genesis 22:14

7. In what ways does the Genesis 22 narrative foreshadow God’s plan of redemption?

8. If we are serious about trusting God daily, what “consequences” might we expect?