Division 1

God’s Kings

Micah 7:18-19

Principle 1: God’s mercy triumphs.  

Applications:

1.       What sin, shame, or guilt do you need to turn over to Jesus?

Division 2

God’s Prophets

Jeremiah 4:22

Principle 2: God’s plan wins.  

Applications:

1. 1. Why do you find it hard to fully submit to Christ?

Division 3

God’s People

Romans 15:4

Principle 3: God’s has the last word.  

Applications:

How will you commit to consuming God’s word this summer?

Division 1

Habakkuk Questions God

Habakkuk 1-2

Principle 1: God’s sovereign ways will not always make sense to us.  

Applications:

1.      What questions do you need to ask God to strengthen your faith?

Division 2

Habakkuk Resolves to Trust God

Habakkuk 3

Principle 2: God’s sovereign control of this world and your life can be trusted.  

Applications:

1. Ehen life's mysteries seem overwhelming, what truth about God calms your heart?

Division 1

Fall of Jerusalem

Lamentations 1-2

Principle 1: Sin’s destruction causes God’s people to suffer and grieve.  

Applications:       How would you describe your most painful struggle to God?

Division 2

God’s Faithfulness

Lamentations 3

Principle 2: Enduring hope originates from focusing on God’s faithfulness and love.  

Applications:

What truth about God brings hope to a situation that feels hopeless?

Division 3

Jeremiah’s Prayer

Lamentations 4-5

Principle 2: Prayer is evidence of trusting God as we wait on Him. 

Applications:

Few of us will write a poem to God as we suffer, but will you strive to callout to God in prayer, willing to ask the hard questions?

Division 1

Jeremiah 2-29 – Damage Borne From Sin

Principle 1

Sin damages all that is good.

Application 1

In what area of your life are you tempted to rationalize your sin?

Division 2

Jeremiah 30-33, 46-52 – Hope of Restoration to Come

Principle 2

God can and will restore what sin has damaged.

Application 2

How have you personally experienced God’s restoration of sin’s damage in your life?

What other promises of God about the future give you hope for today?

Division 1

Jeremiah 1 – Called to Costly Obedience

Principle 1

God equips His children for whatever His call demands.

Application 1

What challenging place or situation in your life might God be calling on you to speak for or represent Him?

Where in your life do you need to relinquish your personal control and instead rely on God’s perfect provision?

Division 2

Jeremiah – Experience of Costly Obedience

Principle 2

God works in us, through us, and for us, when obedience becomes costly.

Application 2

How do these truths bring peace and stability to your current life situation?

Division 1

Fall of Nineveh

Nahum 1-3

Principle 1: God’s wrath is an expression of His hatred for sin.

Applications:

1. When do you seek Jesus as your source of refuge and as your all-sufficient protector?

Division 2

Day of the Lord

Zephaniah 1-3

Principle 2: God wages war against sin but extends salvation.

Applications:

1. How does God’s purifying wrath help      you to recognize what is important and not important?

Division 1

Triumph of Judgement from the Lord

Micah 1-2

Principle 1: God’s judgement is coming to the nations.

Applications:

1. How does the promise of future judgement impact the way you treat others?

Division 2

Triumph of Justice from the Lord

Micah 3-5

Principle 2: Christ will rule the world with perfect justice.

Applications:

1. How are you daily seeking justice in      your relationships with others?

Division 3

Triumph of Mercy from the Lord

Micah 6-7

Principle 3: God’s mercy calls us to live rightly in this world.

Applications:

1. When      is it hard for you to give mercy to others?

Division 1

Suffering for Holiness

Romans 5:3-5 & Proverbs 3:11

Principle 1: God uses suffering to sanctify His people.

Applications:

1. What lessons about God have you learned in a hard season of life?

Division 2

Suffering for Others

Isaiah 53:11-13 & 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Principle 2: God uses suffering to draw others closer to Him.

Applications:

1. How is God using your hardships to      help those around you?

Division 3

Suffering for God’s Glory

Romans 8:18-28 & Romans 11:36

Principle 3: God can be trusted with our suffering.

Applications:

1. When      are you tempted to view suffering as a penalty as opposed to an      opportunity?