Sometimes we can see something happening that appears to us like an injustice, but is not. So, we take it upon ourselves to be the cavalry and correct the situation. All the while, God is firmly in charge and we ultimately need to do nothing. If you have ever tried to take over for God, you will relate to Sarah, who is the next leader in our Turning Points Series.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES
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WARM UP
What was your favorite fair ride growing up? Why did you like it best?
SCRIPTURES USED
Genesis 18:9-15, 20:3-7, 21:8-10; John 3:16, 14:2; Hebrews 11:11, 13:5; I Corinthians 15:52; Revelation 21:4; Matthew 20:26-27; I Peter 3:5-6
MESSAGE POINTS
If God can lead through them, He can lead through me
1. A leader trusts God’s promises
2. A leader is a servant
3. A leader trusts God’s protection
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Why do you think Sarah reacted so strongly to Ishmael’s teasing of Isaac?
Why do you think Sarah submitted to her husband’s authority? Was that “just the way things were done back then” or do you think there is more to it than that?
APPLICATION QUESTION
What promises has God had to you that you find hard to trust? Why?
DISCIPLING QUESTION
If someone in your Life Group said, “The bible is against women. See? Sarah is commended for calling her husband ‘Master’ [I Peter 3:5-6]. Horrendous!” How would you respond?
