The Conspiracy of Trust

Look Back: What did you bring to God in prayer and worship this week? Whatwere the results?Look Up:Read Matthew 27:39-461. How did the people treat Jesus?2. What did everyone expect Jesus to do?3. What does verse 43 tell us about the relationship between Jesus and theFather?Read Luke 23:35-434. How was the “other” criminal mentioned in verse 40 different from the otherpeople? What was the result of his words and actions?Read Matthew 27:46 and Psalm 22:1-85. Jesus repeated the opening words of Psalm 22 as He faced death. Whatadditional insights about God do you find in Psalm 22?6. How is David’s attitude and approach like the “other” criminal who wascrucified with Jesus? Why does this matter to people today?Read Isaiah 1:18 and 53:57. How do these verses help you better understand how God rescues peoplefrom sin and why He did not rescue Jesus from the cross?Overall (Discovery Bible Study)● What do these scriptures say about God?● What do they say about people?● How will I apply this to my life?Look Ahead: What are you expecting from God right now? How can you call outto Him and seek His will for your life today?NotesPeople had varied impressions and expectations of Jesus. When he failedto meet their expectations, they rejected Him. God knew this would happenand used Jesus’ life and death to show us that He loves us unconditionallyand will never reject us. This can be difficult to fully understand, so wemust continue to dig deeper by asking and seeking. Like David, we need tokeep calling out to God every day and patiently waiting for Him to answer.