February 9th, 2025 - The Test of Trust

Scripture Passage: Genesis 22:1-14

Questions

1.     What words or idea in the passage or sermon stuck out for you?  What grabbed your attention?

2.     Are there any tests you can think of that you or someone you know has gone through? Was there ever a time in your life when it was difficult to trust God? What was it like?

3.     How have your life experiences shaped who you are? For “better” or for “worse”?

4.     When you’re in the middle of a difficult season, how do you usually react? Do you get stressed? Do you get frustrated? Do you trust everything will be okay?

5.     Why does God test us? Is there a difference between testing and temptation?

6.     What kind of effect do you think this test would have had on Abraham long term? Isaac? Sarah?

7.     When we’re in the middle of a difficult season, what practical steps can we take to remember to trust in God?

Karin Terpstra