Week 4

GET A G.R.I.P. ON GOD’S PROMISES (Part 2)

By Sandra Clifton, D.Min.

 

Begin your study by reading “A Promise For Every Problem” by Rachel Burchfield (SpiritLed Woman magazine, Aug/Sept 2007).

 

Introduction

God’s Word is filled with His promises for victory in every situation. How do you receive them and “take hold” of them? His Word shows you how to do so by faith!

 

What God Says

Read Jer. 1:12.

 

Write it out.

 

Deeper Insight

Read the following Scriptures (in New King James Version, as the exercises to follow will be based on that). Make brief notes of what each Scripture is saying about turning in faith to God.

 

Jer. 1:12: ___________________________________________________

 

Jer. 33:3:___________________________________________________

 

2 Cor. 5:7: __________________________________________________

 

Application

Two Scripture listings (taken from the previous Deeper Insight section, NKJV) below have something powerful to say about having faith in God. See if you can recall what each says, writing down as much as you can from memory. Then look up each and see how you did! Memorize them. Getting these promises in you will empower you to walk solidly in His promises for every need of your life.

 

Jer. 33:3:_____________________________________________________

 

2 Cor. 5:7_____________________________________________________

 

For Group Study

Begin your group time by reading aloud Jer. 33:3 and 2 Cor. 5:7. Discuss how these two Scriptures relate to God’s promise to meet your every need. Talk about how these are great Scriptures for witnessing to others in their time of need (name some needs). Some groups might want to role play, improvisational style, some situations. End the session by encouraging testimonies!

            Close the group session in prayer, thanking the Lord for His promises that meet us at our time of need and challenge. Thank Him for His mercy and love and for His faithfulness to our cries, no matter what they are.

 

Prayer

Memorize Jer. 33:3 and 2 Cor. 5:7. Choose one of them and read it aloud as part of your prayer. Thank the Lord that He hears your prayers and answers them faithfully in great and mighty ways! Thank Him for His Word that gives you power to walk in faith and to believe in a big God who only has your best in mind at all times!