Jessica Godfrey

All of God’s promises are true, but so often we can lose sight of what has been promised. Over
the next few weeks, we are going to dig into five promises that God gives us in the book of
Isaiah. As we remember what God has promised we will be reminded that each of these
promises are true and can significantly impact our lives today. This week we discussed God’s Promise of Renewed Strength.

1. How would you describe the difference between being tired and being weary? Can you think of a time when you felt weary and not just tired? What helped you find relief from that weariness?
2. What is your response to the statement, “God invites those who are tired to rest and those who are weary to receive.”
3. How does being tired hinder your ability to understand why you may be weary?
4. As you read Isaiah 40:27-31, what is encouraging to you?
5. On Sunday, we broke down this passage into four questions. Which of these do find yourself asking today?
   • What Do We Question? (v. 27) [Does God see me]
   • What Do We Forget? (v. 28) [Who God is]
   • What Does God Do? (v. 29) [God’s desire to strengthen]
   • What Has Really Been Promised? (v. 30-31) [3 different ways that God renews our
     strength]
6. Isaiah 40:30-31 describes three forms of renewed strength: soaring like an eagle, running
   without becoming weary, and walking without fainting. Which promise of renewed strength resonates with you most in your current
   circumstances? Why?
7. This passage reminds us that our strength will be renewed as we wait by faith with hope in
   our God. How is God inviting you to wait on Him today?
8. What are some ways you can practice trust and patience when waiting on God’s strength in
   your life?
9. Sometimes the promises of God look different from what we expect, but that doesn’t mean
   the promises are not true. Can you share an experience where you had to trust in God’s
   promises even when they looked different from what you expected?

Read and reflect on Isiah 40:26.
Be encouraged that the God who created the stars, put them in place, gave them each a
name, and keeps all of them from falling, is upholding you today. He does not grow
weary, and there is nothing beyond his understanding. Our God sees, loves you, and
will strengthen you.

All of God’s promises are true, but so often we can lose sight of what has been promised. Over
the next few weeks, we are going to dig into five promises that God gives us in the book of
Isaiah. As we remember what God has promised we will be reminded that each of these
promises are true and can significantly impact our lives today. This week we discussed God’s Promise of Peace.

1. How was God speaking to you today?
2. How are you encouraged by His Word?
3. How do our beliefs effect our ability to trust someone or something?
4. Read Isaiah 26. What do you see in this song that God’s people are singing?
5. Isaiah 26:1 says “God makes salvation it’s walls and ramparts”…what picture do you see here of the fortress around the city being God’s rescue of His people? Why is this important?
6. In Isaiah 26:3 what does perfect peace look like for you? Have you ever experienced this?
7. How does our trust affect us living in perfect peace? Discuss.
   God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing. CS Lewis  
8. Do you agree with this?
9. Are there areas in your life that you search for perfect peace in something other than God?
10. How do the disciplines of peace {Thinking-Philippians 4:8-9 and Thanking-Philippians 4:6-7} help us to trust Him and walk into the fortress of peace?