Faithful Through the Ages

“…he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.”

(Deuteronomy 7:9 NIV)

1. FAITH IS WHAT YOU HAVE, FAITHFUL IS WHAT TO BE

“If we are faithless, he remains faithful – for he cannot disown himself.”

(2 Timothy 2:13 NIV)

2. HAVING FAITH PLEASES GOD…

• BEING FAITHFUL REFLECTS GOD

“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

(I Corinthians 1:9 NIV)

• BEING FAITHFUL GETS REWARDED BY GOD

“The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and his faithfulness…”

(I Samuel 26:23 NIV)

3. CALLED TO 2 HALLS, AND 2 WALLS

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”

(Matthew 25:23 NIV)

“And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True…”

(Revelation 19:11 NASB)

Life Group Discussion Questions:

1. Why is faithfulness important?

2. In what areas of your life have you proven faithful?

3. Would other people describe you as being faithful? Why or why not?

4. How will you live differently from what you’ve learned?