Message Notes
Look Back
What steps did you take to pursue truth by asking, “Where did God say…” and adapting to that truth in your daily life?
Look Up
Read Genesis 22:1-8
- How does Abraham reply when God calls his name in verse 1? What does this say about their relationship – was it based on fear, love or something else?
- What do you think that Abraham was thinking as he traveled to Moriah? What do you think kept him going on the path of obedience?
- What does verse 8 say about how Abraham viewed God? Do you think he was acting out of fear of God, love for God or something else at this point? Why?
Read Genesis 22:9-14
- How does Abraham respond to the angel of the Lord in verse 11?
- Why do you think the angel said “I now know that you ‘fear’ God”? What did Abraham do and do you think he did it because he was ‘afraid’ of God or because he had a ‘reverent fear/awe’ of God? How do you know the difference?
Read John 14:23-27
- What does this passage say we are to do if we love Jesus? How does God show His love for us from this passage?
- What do these verses say is the role and purpose of the Holy Spirit? How does this impact your obedience and relationship with God?
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
How will you choose to obey God in a difficult or uncertain situation this week?
Notes
Abraham’s story provides an example of obedience based on trusting God’s provision in what appeared to be an impossible situation. Jesus taught that when we show God love through obedience, He returns the love by providing guidance and peace. Understanding of God and spiritual growth comes when we obey and trust His plan and provision.
