Bible Study

Let’s say the SuperTruth together: “God is always for me.”

Now let’s say the SuperVerse together. 2 Kings 6:16:

“Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!”

By the power of God’s Spirit, Elisha walked in total confidence that God was for him. This is true for us today; God is for us and we do not need to be afraid of anything!

Have children look up the verses and read them aloud. Then lead a discussion with the questions below.

1. Romans 5:5–6:

⁵ And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love. ⁶ When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.

• According to verse 5, how can we be sure God loves us and is for us? He gave us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.
• In verse 6, did we do anything to deserve this amazing love? No; we were still sinning and we were totally helpless to help ourselves!
• How can Christ’s death assure us that He loves us and is for us even when we sin and make mistakes? God would not send His Son to die for us if He didn’t love us or planned to destroy us. He sent Christ even when we were disobedient and not seeking Him. Because of this, we can be assured that when we fail in the future, He will still love us and support us. He placed His Spirit in us to help us live for Him.

2. Romans 8:31–32:

³¹ What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? ³² Since He did not spare even His own Son but gave Him up for us all, won’t He also give us everything else?

• What does verse 31 mean in your own words? God is so great and powerful; if He is on our side, it doesn’t matter who opposes us - they are powerless and cannot stand against Almighty God.
• Did God hold anything back from us? No; He didn’t even spare His Son’s life for us.
• How does that make you feel about asking God for help? It gives confidence to believe He will provide anything I need.

3. Psalm 34:4–8:

⁴ I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears. ⁵Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. ⁶ In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; He saved me from all my troubles. ⁷ For the angel of the Lord is a guard; He surrounds and defends all who fear Him. ⁸ Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him!

• In verses 4 and 6, what did God do for David when he prayed? He freed David from all his fears. He saved him from his troubles.
• In verse 5, when we look to God for help, what can replace our fear? God’s joy.
• According to verse 6, does God hear our prayers when we need help? Yes, the Lord listens and takes action.
• According to verse 7, what does the angel of the Lord do for those who fear God? He surrounds and defends us.
• What do you think it means to taste and see that the Lord is good? To experience God personally; to trust Him and give Him a chance to show Himself.
• According to verses 7–8, if we run to God and put our trust in Him, what can we experience? His presence, protection, and joy.
• Can you share a time when you trusted God and experienced His presence?

4. Joshua 23:8–11:

⁸ Rather, cling tightly to the Lord your God as you have done until now. ⁹ “For the Lord has driven out great and powerful nations for you, and no one has yet been able to defeat you. ¹⁰ Each one of you will put to flight a thousand of the enemy, for the Lord your God fights for you, just as He has promised. ¹¹ So be very careful to love the Lord your God.”

• In verses 8 and 11, what was Joshua encouraging his people to do to defeat their enemies? Cling to the Lord; continue to love the Lord.
• Yes, he wanted them to stay away from idols. According to those verses, what do we need to do to experience victory in our lives? Love and dedicate ourselves to God over anything else. Put our total trust in Him.
• According to verse 9, what did God do for them? Gave them total victory over powerful nations.
• What does verse 10 say we can do with God’s help? Each of us can put to flight, cause to flee, or rout 1,000 of the enemy.
• What does this tell us about being outnumbered? It doesn’t matter when God is for us.
• According to verses 9–10, who is doing the actual fighting? God, not the people.

Conclusion: What we learned in these verses should excite every child of God. No matter who is against us; God is always for us! There is nothing we did to earn His love and support, and there is nothing that we can do to lose it! God is so much for us that He sent His only Son to die for us even when we weren’t obeying or seeking Him.