The Summit Church

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During week 1 of Backstory we discovered that the Old Testament is the backstory to the main story which is about Jesus Christ. Last week we were reminded that God created everything good and our sin makes it less good. This week you learned that starting the journey of sanctification, a process of spiritual growth and holiness, doesn't require perfection, but simply taking the first step.

When was the last time you had to break a problem down into “baby steps” to complete it? What did you learn?

God's promise to Abraham, to be the father of many nations, seemed unattainable at the time. So much so that Abraham and his wife took matters into their own hands. When was a time you thought God wasn't working so you took matters into your own hands? How did it turn out?

In what ways can we begin to accept God’s timing instead of our own?

Some of us have heard the old phrase “If it wasn’t for hindsight there’d be no sight at all.” What are some things in your life you can look back over and see that God was working all along?

How have difficult situations affected your faith?

In what areas of your life can you clearly see God’s hand at work?