Don’t Lose Heart
Hidden Things Series
Luke 18:1-8
September 3 and 4, 2011

Getting Started

1. It’s been 2000 years since Jesus ascended into heaven. He promised he’d come back. He told us not to lose heart while we wait. Have you ever been tempted to lose heart or give up? What was it like?

2. David said that having faith really isn’t all that special. Do you agree? What kinds of things do you put your faith in? Is this faith the same kind of faith you have with God? Why or why not?

3. David said the best English word to describe faith is “trust”. What does it mean to trust a friend or a family member? What does that trust look like? Is this the same kind of trust we have with God?

Going Deeper

4. Share a time when you were disappointed with the outcome of something you prayed for. How did you feel toward God? Does this idea of trust in God change the way you might react now? Why or why not?

5. David defined faith as “trusting that God is who he says he is and that we can trust him to do what he says he will do.” Who does God say he is? What promises has he made to us?

6. Is it risky to trust God? Why or why not?

7. Have your relationships here on earth taught you anything about your relationship with God? Share your stories.