WELCOME
What did you believe about God growing up?
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WORSHIP
Get some paper or a journal and brainstorm the words ‘faith’ and ‘doubt’ either individually or as a group
WORD
Read:
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.” (John 6:68)
Discuss:
Is doubt ever discussed in your church/small group/friendship group?
Have you had any friends walk away from their faith? Why do you think they did? How did it make you feel about your own faith?
‘Doubt is not the opposite of faith but often a sign of it. Doubt can reveal that you want to know the truth and are not running from it.’ Do you agree? Is there a difference between doubt and cynicism?
When do you doubt God’s existence? Do you live like God is real?
Have you ever had a moment where you’ve found yourself saying ‘A big part of me wants to walk away but how can I? I know you’re God and the only way to heaven.’
What are you doing to build a strong, flexible faith?
WITNESS
What are some practical steps you can take to build a strong flexible faith? How can you start implementing them this week?
WANT MORE?
Read: More > Real (pages 7-22), Help my Unbelief - Barnabas Piper, Studies: Atheism Doubles Among Generation Z and Losing My Religion: Millennials and Faith Loss
