Life Group Questions

2. Define the idea of faithfulness. What is the significance of faithfulness being designated as a fruit of the Spirit (cf. Hebrews 12:1-2; Ephesians 2:8-9; Philippians 1:29; 1John 5:1)? Can natural, normal people produce faithfulness? How does faithfulness attest to our salvation?

3. What does it mean that God is faithful (cf. 1Corinthians 1:9; 2Corinthians 1:18)? Can God be unfaithful? Explain what it means that God is faithful to himself (cf. 2Timothy 2:13; Romans 3:3; Hebrews 6:13; Revelation 19:11)?

4. What is the significance of God being faithful to his works and word (cf. Psalm 33:4; 89:8-9; 111:7-8; 145:13)? Describe some ways in which Jesus demonstrates his role as a faithful high priest (Hebrews 2:17). How should God’s faithfulness lead to worship (cf. Isaiah 25:1)?

5. Think back through Scripture and list some of God’s promises (cf. Genesis 12:1-3; 21:1; Joshua 21:45; 1John 1:9). How should God, as a promise keeper, encourage us? How does God’s faithfulness to his promises provide us with hope and security?

6. Read the following passages and provide a few observations: 1Corinthians 10:13; 2Thessalonians 3:3; Psalm 91; John 14.