Explore the Bible – October 11, 2020
ExpandFall – Session 6
God Protects
God is able to protect His people from enemies.
Isaiah 31:1-9
Gold requires fire to be refined and purified. Melting the ore provides a means for separating the gold from other elements included in the raw material. The process also serves as a means for testing the gold. We too must face some type of fire for our faith to be tested, refined, and purified. This fire can come in all kinds of shapes and forms. For the Israelites, the threat of war served as a test of their faith, revealing their true character.
How does a crisis reveal a person’s true character and beliefs? Why does a crisis bring out the best and worst in a person?