Faith Benzonia

How does God Respond When Man Refuses to Trust Him? Isaiah 7:10-17 1. God graciously offers to strengthen faith. vs 10-11 2. Man will, at times, reject such encouragement. vs 12 3. God still keeps His word in spite of man’s rebellion. vs 13-17

Trusting God Is a Personal Choice that Leads to Emotional Peace Isaiah 7:1-9 1. I can experience peace because my conclusion to worry may not be valid. vs 1-2 2. I can experience peace because God knows the details of my situation. vs 3-6 3. I can experience peace because God knows the result of my situation. vs 7-9

How Does God’s Truth Operate? Isaiah 6:9-13 1. God’s word comes whether it is received or not. vs 9-10 2. God’s word results in judgment on those who reject it. vs 11-12 3. Judgment is not the last word; hope is. vs 13

God Is Able to Bring Purpose Out of Brokenness Isaiah 6:1-8 1. My frailty can lead to seeing God’s greatness. vs 1-4 2. Experiencing God’s Greatness can lead to my admission of sinfulness. vs 5 3. My admission of sinfulness can lead to cleansing. vs 6-7 4. My cleansing can lead to a willingness to serve. vs 8

Man may Ignore God, but God will not Ignore Man Isaiah 5:18-30 1. God reveals the characteristics of a fake religious person. vs 18-23 2. God will not leave sin unpunished. vs 24-25 3. God is powerful and creative in punishing sin. vs 26-30

What Makes God Angry? Isaiah 5:8-17 1. Greed makes God angry. vs 8-10 2. Indulgence makes God angry. vs 11-12 3. Pride makes God angry. vs 13-17

How Does God Interact with Man Isaiah 5:1-7 1. God gives us everything we need for obedience - and we fail. vs 1-2 2. God calls on us to evaluate our own spiritual condition. vs 3-4 3. Judgment is the consequence of our spiritual failure. vs 5-6 4. God makes clear what He expects of us. vs 7

God Will Not Be Kept from Fulfilling His Promises Isaiah 4:2-6 1. In spite of ugliness, God still plans for beauty. vs 2 2. In spite of sinfulness, God still plans for holiness. vs 3-4 3. In spite of anarchy, God still plans for security. vs 5-6

Why is it Foolish to Trust in Man for Security? Isaiah 3:1-4:1 1. God can easily take away the things we trust in for security. vs 1-7 2. God will not tolerate a society that takes advantage of the weak. vs 8-15 3. God will plunder those who plunder the weak. 3:16-4:1

Trusting In Man For Security Is Foolish Isaiah 2:6-22 1. What does a man-centered society look like? vs 6-11 2. God will not tolerate a man-centered society. vs 12-17 3. God will show the foolishness of trusting in man. vs 18-22

As Followers of Jesus, Our Reasons to Live Are Inspiring Isaiah 2:1-5 1. We have a great hope. 2. We have a great Redeemer. 3. We have a great task.

Habakkuk

Can I Trust Such An Angry God? Isaiah 1:21-31 1. Why would a loving God bring judgment? vs 21-26 2. In God’s judgment, we can find hope. vs 27-31

3 Questions I Must Ask When Being a Religious Hypocrite Is Comfortable Isaiah 1:10-20 1. How does a religious hypocrite act? vs 10-15 2. How can I avoid being a religious hypocrite? vs 16-17 3. Should I be a hypocrite or not? vs 18-20

3 Problems That Result From Being Religious Isaiah 1:1-9 1. A religious person probably does not know God. vs 1-3 2. A religious person chooses their way instead of God’s. vs 4 3. A religious person has festering sin with consequences. vs 5-9

How Can An Older Person Endure? 2 Timothy 4:9-22 1. I cannot let bitterness rule my heart. vs 9-12, 16, 21-22 2. There must be a willingness to spend more time on people than stuff. vs 13 3. I can be aware of harmful people, but not be controlled by revenge. vs 14-15 4. Endurance comes from identifying and appreciating the Lord’s work in my life. vs 16-18

The Hard Reality of Using Endurance Tools 2 Timothy 4:1-8 1. God’s Word is profitable, but the work is hard. vs 1-5 2. The people I admire will die. vs 6-8

I Need Tools To Help Me Endure 2 Timothy 3:10-17 1. I need to remember the positive examples God has put in my life. vs 10-13 2. I need to continue my pursuit of knowing and using God’s Word. vs 14-17

How Can I Identify Selfish Influencers In The Church 2 Timothy 3:1-9 1. A selfish influencer practices love in the wrong direction. vs 1-5 2. A selfish influencer takes advantage of others. vs 6-7 3. God will make their selfishness apparent to others. vs 8-9

The Key To Endurance Is Avoiding Selfishness 2 Timothy 2:20-26 1. I can avoid selfishness by avoiding selfish influencers. vs 20-21 2. I can avoid selfishness by changing selfish practices. vs 22 3. I can avoid selfishness by teaching others. vs 23-26

How can I Respond When I Am In Over My Head? 2 Timothy 2:14-19 1. I can both teach and be an example of trusting God. vs 14-15 2. I can choose to move away from bad influences. vs 16-18 3. I can express confidence in God in turbulent times. vs 19

4 Motivations to Inspire Me to Endure 2 Timothy 2:8-13 1. Jesus has taken care of the worst thing that can happen. vs 8 2. The effectiveness of God’s Word is not hindered by my circumstances. vs 9 3. I do not work for my own benefit. vs 10 4. Jesus is there even in the beyond. vs 11-13

How Can I Take Advantage of God’s Spiritual Blessings for Me? 2 Timothy 2:1-7 1. Be strong in grace. vs 1 2. Do the work and keep the big picture in mind. vs 2 3. Be willing to endure hardship. vs 3-7

How Can I Break the Worry Loop? 2 Timothy 1:13-18 1. I need to remain obedient to God’s Word. vs 13-14 2. I need to be involved in service to others. vs 15-18

I Can Be Confident of God’s Sovereignty In My Life 2 Timothy 1:8-12 1. Sometimes I have to choose to believe in God's sovereignty. vs 8 2. My salvation is a reminder of God’s work in my life. vs 9-11 3. I am confident God will complete the work He has started in my life. vs 12