Moving Forward- Digging Deeper: July 15, 2021

1 Kings 17:7-24; 1 Peter 1:6-7

Why was this woman desperately in need of a second chance? Where was she going when Elijah met her? How did she demonstrate great faith in God? How did God reward her? What devastation occurred that rocked her faith? Could Elijah be trusted even at this low point? Why? This woman tried her faith for its genuineness. In what way is your faith being tried for its genuineness? How are you standing up to your trials? How can you practice your faith better?

Moving Forward- Digging Deeper: July 14, 2021

1 Kings 10:1-10, 13; Matthew 12:42

Sometimes great wealth and fame can be a great burden. Who was the Queen in our story? Why was it remarkable that she traveled thousands of miles to visit the King of Israel? What did she discover about him that was different from other rulers? How was she given a second chance from the suffocation of great wealth and power? What conclusions did she come to from all she saw and heard? How do we see that she was changed forever by this visit? Do you think that this visit led her to God? What do you consider from her to be an example for you to follow if you are caught in your own wealth or importance?

Moving Forward- Digging Deeper: July 13, 2021

Joshua 2:1-21; Joshua 6:22-25; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:31

What did Rahab do for a living? How does that affect her need for a second chance? What did she do to turn her infamy to Biblical fame? What was her act of faith that saved her? How did God show His grace for a second chance? How can you apply the story of Rahab to your life?