Week 9

TRUE FAITH LOOKS TO GOD (Part 2)

By Sandra Clifton, D.Min.

 

Begin your study by reading “True Faith Looks to God” by William Wilberforce (SpiritLed Woman magazine, Feb/Mar 2007).

 

 

Introduction

Where are you “gazing” these days? In his book Real Christianity, William Wilberforce has suggested that we “fix our gaze upon Jesus” developing a faith that is powerfully strong and not rocked by the world. God’s Word can help us fix our eyes on Jesus and to walk in a true faith that will sustain us and give us the victory in Christ.

 

What God Says

Read John 13:34.

 

Write it out.

 

Deeper Insight

Read the following Scriptures (in New King James Version, as the exercises to follow will be based on that). Each Scripture teaches something about our faith in Christ. Make a note of what each has to say.

 

John 13:34: ______________________________________________________

 

1 John 4:7-8: ____________________________________________________

 

Heb. 7:25: _______________________________________________________

 

Rev. 7:10: ______________________________________________________

 

Application

Below are 3 Scripture listings followed by “lessons” in the faith (some quotes, others paraphrased). These are taken from the previous “Deeper Insight” section (NKJV). Match the listings with the lessons. Look up the Scripture listings to see how you did. Memorize the Scriptures, getting God’s Word in you. This will give you stronger faith.

 

4 LISTINGS:

John 13: 34

1 John 4: 8

Rev. 7:10

 

_____Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lam!

 

_____Love one another

 

_____God is love

 

 

For Group Study

Begin your group time by reading aloud 1 John 4: 8. Encourage members to share how they have loved others through Christ, when it wasn’t so easy!

 

Close the group session in prayer, thanking the Lord for His unconditional love.

 

Prayer

Memorize John 13:34. Read it aloud as part of your prayer. Ask the Lord to give you a sense of His love towards others—a love that goes beyond your own personal feelings. Ask Him to show you daily ways in which to show His love to others. Thank Him for His ever-abiding presence that will show His love to others wherever you go.