When We Doubt

Luke 7:20-23 When We Doubt

Lesson 1: Unbelief is an ________ ____________ (John 20:25; Mark 16:14, 6:5-6; Heb 3:12).

Lesson 2: Doubt often comes from __________________ (Luke 7:18-19; Jam 1:6, 8).

Lesson 3: We should ________ ______ ____________ to the Lord (Luke 7:18-19; John 2:24).

Lesson 4: Sometimes the best response to doubt is hearing truth ____

______________ ________ (Luke 7:22 cf. Luke 7:18; Eph 2:4; 1 John 1:9; 1 Cor 10:13; Matt 28:20).

Lesson 5: Don’t let your doubt lead ____ ______________ (Luke 7:23).

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: Isaiah 64:4

Day 1: Read John 20:24-25, Mark 16:14, 6:5, Heb. 3:12, & Jas. 1:6, 8 and discuss: What is unbelief? What is doubt? How would you describe the differences so that even a younger child could understand?

Day 2: Read Eph. 2:4, 1 John 1:9, 1 Cor. 10:13, & Matt. 28:20 and discuss: What are some common doubts you’ve experienced as a believer? What are common doubts you’ve heard others experience? What are some additional references you could use to comfort those who have certain doubts?

Day 3: Read Luke 7:23 and discuss: Considering the way this is phrased, describe why this statement is actually a beatitude. What is the significance of this being a beatitude? If we are not careful, what could doubt lead to?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald (Elder) and John LaPierre (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Lori Newburn, Don & Chris Oswald, Scott & Kovi Patterson, Betty Pender, Tim & Wendy Petta, Marshall & Christina Pile

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Police Chief Phillip Crochet; State - State Rep. Liz Pike; Nation – Vice President Joe Biden

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Sarah Kane

An Unreached People Group: Ghirath (Hindu traditions, in India)