Small Group Discussion

Small Group Discussion Guide: Exploring the Journeys of Faith

Introduction

Opening Questions

Share a time when you felt you were in a period of waiting or a time when God's will for your life was being revealed gradually. How did you navigate that season?

Genesis 12:1-9 – The Call and Obedience of Abram

God called Abram to leave his country and go to a place he would later receive as an inheritance.

Have you ever felt called to leave something familiar behind to embrace God’s promises?

Share your experience.

Reflect on the 'bifocals of faith'—seeing both the immediate challenges and the long-term work of God.

How can we apply this perspective to our lives today?

Genesis 12:2-3 – The Promises to Abram

Genesis 12:2–3 ESV

2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

Discuss the sevenfold promise God made to Abram.

Which aspect of this promise stands out to you the most, and why?

How do we see the theme of being blessed to be a blessing play out in our own lives?

Genesis 12:10-13 – The Journey to Egypt

Abram faced a famine and decided to go down to Egypt.

Can a decision be in God's will even if it leads us into difficult situations?

How do we discern God’s will in times of crisis?

Abram's deception in Egypt: Why do you think Abram resorted to deception, and what can we learn from his lapse in faith?

Genesis 13:1-18 – The Separation of Abram and Lot

Lot chose the land based on its appearance, while Abram showed faith in God's promise.

How can we make decisions that are faith-based rather than sight-based in our own lives?

Discuss the importance of resolving conflicts in a way that honors God, as Abram did with Lot.

How can we apply Abram’s approach to conflict resolution in our own relationships?

Romans 11:26-29 – The Irrevocable Call and Gifts of God

Romans 11:26–29 ESV

26 And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob”; 27 “and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.” 28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.

Reflect on the statement, "The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable."

How does this reassure us about our purpose and God’s plans for us?

Application and Conclusion

How can the lessons from Abram’s journey help us respond to God’s call in our lives today?

What are some practical steps we can take to strengthen our faith in God's timing and plans, even when the future is uncertain?