Just like a pilot needs to trust his instruments, Christians need to trust the Bible - even when it feels wrong.
Talking Points:
- Pilots are trained to trust their instruments even when their eyes and brain seem to be saying something else. It can literally be the difference between life and death.
- There are a lot of ideas out there in the world that can disorient us. That’s why we need to trust God’s Word, no matter what our senses or surroundings are telling us. The Bible is our instrument for when the weather of our lives gets stormy. Proverbs 1:7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Smart pilots and smart Christians will use their instruments and practice with them all the time. They don’t wait for just those stormy times.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you were lost. What got you disoriented? What were you relying on to find your way and how did those fail you along the way?
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17. What are some of the ideas out there in our culture that confuse or tempt you as a Christian? How can you apply biblical wisdom to those things to know which to avoid?
- Do you feel it is necessary to use the Bible every day for guidance? Can you use it just during difficult times?
- Read Proverbs 1:7. What do you think it means to fear the Lord? How should your relationship with God impact your decisions in life?
- How can reading God’s word help you even on the good days?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
