Small Group Questions

Get To Know You

Have you ever felt like God was asking you to take a step before giving you the full plan? How did you respond?

What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken in the last five years?

If fear weren’t a factor, what’s something you would try that you’re currently avoiding?

Into The Bible

Romans 10:9 connects salvation directly to belief in the resurrection.
Why is the resurrection not optional in biblical Christianity?

Jesus says “Before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58).
What Old Testament moment does “I AM” immediately point back to, and why does that matter?

Abraham lived in tents while believing in a city built by God (Hebrews 11:10).
What does that say about how faith views comfort and permanence?

Application

How would your daily life look different if you treated God’s Word as a promise to trust instead of just information to learn?

When was the last time a specific verse actually shaped a decision you made?

Is there something you know God is asking you to do that you’ve been delaying? What’s stopping you?

What’s something God may be calling you to attempt that you don’t feel equipped for?

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1. Taking God At His Word Is…

Imperfectly Going Without Knowing

Scripture

• Hebrews 11:8

• Genesis 12:1–4

• Genesis 12:13

Key Idea

• Abraham obeyed without knowing where he was going.

• Faith is not perfection—it is obedience.

• God counts faith as righteousness, even when it’s messy.

2. Taking God At His Word Is…

Believing in the Resurrection of Jesus

Scripture

• Hebrews 11:17–19

• Genesis 22:2

• Romans 10:9

• John 8

Key Idea

• Abraham believed God could raise the dead.

• Salvation requires belief in the resurrection.

• Resurrection faith brings power, not just forgiveness.

3. Taking God At His Word Is…

Investing in What We Can Only Partially See

Scripture

• Hebrews 11:13

• Genesis 23:19

• Genesis 25:8–9

• Genesis 17:8

Key Idea

• Abraham lived for eternal promises.

• The only land he owned was his burial place.

• Faith invests in eternity, not just this life.

Application:

How To Take God At His Word

1. The Ministry of the Word

   • Read it. Hear it. Stay in it.

2. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

   • The Word is spiritual, not just academic.

3. The Ministry of the Gathering (The Church)

   • Faith is built in community and worship.

4. Do the Word

   • Obedience activates faith.

5. Be Ready to Fail

   • Do something worth risking for God.