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The 911 Handbook Study Guide Questions
Lesson 2 / Chapter 2
When Your Faith is Weak: Without a Doubt
When we think of doubt, we are usually reminded of Thomas, who doubted Jesus rose from the dead. However, all the disciples refused to believe he was resurrected (Mark 16:11,14).
Read James 1:5-8. Doubt wavers between faith and unbelief, unable to make up its mind what it wants to be. Why is the one who doubts like the surf of the sea driven and tossed by the wind?
How can doubt affect the decisions we make (James 1:8)?
How can every wind of doctrine toss us to and fro (Eph. 4:14)?
How to Deal with Doubts
Read Matt. 14:28-31. When Peter was walking on the water, what caused him to doubt (v.30-31)?
What role does circumstances play in causing us to waver in our faith?
First, Question your doubts, not your faith.
What does it mean to question your doubts, rather than your faith? Give an example.
John the Baptist was confused because he expected Jesus to correct all injustice, which he will do at his 2nd coming to earth. How did John's misunderstanding of Scripture cause him to doubt?
Give an example how misunderstanding the Scriptures can cause someone to doubt.
Second, Concentrate on what you know, not on what you don't know.
Read John 9:1, 6-8, 18-21, 25. When the blind man was healed, the Pharisees wanted to know how Jesus performed the miracle. Rather than trying to explain something he didn't understand, what was his response (v.25)?
We don't have to understand everything completely before we can believe. What lesson can we learn from this former blind man?
Read Phil. 4:8. How can letting our minds dwell on the right things keep us from doubting?
Third, Trust in the Lord with your heart, not your head.
Read Prov. 3:5. What does it mean to lean on your own understanding?
What does it mean to trust the Lord with all your heart?
How can depending upon our logic keep us from trusting God?