The 911 Handbook Discussion Guide Questions

Lesson 7 / Chapter 7

When You Are Disappointed: God's Recipe for Leftovers

Leftovers: Second-Choice Casserole

Read Gen. 13:5-9

Even though Abram had the right to choose first, he gave Lot the first choice of land. What does this show concerning Abram's belief in God's sovereignty (God's ability to control outcomes)?

What attitude do you think Abram had during this land deal?

How can we apply his example to our lives today?

Why did God wait until after Lot made his choice to tell Abram his land was the promised land?

Lot's land, which appeared best at first, turned into a nightmare. Abram's land, which appeared to be leftovers, turned out to be the promised land. What can we learn from this?

Leftovers: Canaanite Crumb Cake

Read Matt. 15:21-28

Why did Jesus ignore the Canaanite woman's requests?

How did the less than warm response by Jesus develop her faith?

What can we learn from this concerning God's will and persistence?

Even though this Gentile woman didn't have the opportunities to receive from the Messiah like the Israelites had, what did she have that the Jews didn't?

Leftovers: Andrew's Fish and Chips

Read John 6:5-13

When Jesus performed the miracle of feeding the multitude with five loaves and two fish, there were 12 baskets of leftovers. Why didn't He make the food come out even?

Why did He tell His disciples to gather up the leftovers?

What can we learn from this?

Have the group discuss some examples when they received leftovers. Are there any testimonies where the leftovers turned into a blessing? Pray for those who are still waiting for God to do a miracle with them.