Step 2 - Believe

We come to believe that God is the one whose power can fully restore us.

Foundation 2

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” (Psalm 103:2-5)

Key Theme

“Believe” that God can.

Remember

There is hope for you – because God is real, you matter to him, and he is powerful to restore you.

Things to Remember

• People may be learning something completely new about God’s nature.
• You don’t have to answer every doubt or question in the group. Direct them to resources that can help with their questions.
• Don’t let the group become a debate about the true nature of God.
• Give an opportunity for anyone to confess where they are struggling.

Key Questions

As you review the lesson, ask God which questions to focus on for the lesson. Some possibilities are:

• Day 6 review questions.
• Day 1, Q1: Did those who raised you give you the message that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made”? What messages did they give you? What messages have you received from others in your life?
• Day 3, Q2: How has your belief about the existence and character of God been shaped by times of suffering?
• Day 5, Q5: Do you believe that God has a purpose for you and wants to restore you? What doubts do you have about this being God’s desire?

Encouragement for Participants

• Celebrate the completion of Step 2 and your first month together as a group! Note progress you have seen in their lives.
• Ask if they have set up a time to meet with their mentors.
• Encourage them to let you and their mentor know about any questions or doubts they are wrestling with about God so you can provide resources.
• Remind them to ask God to help them to see him truly.
• Is someone willing to quote the Foundation 2 verse – Psalm 103:2-5?

Encouragement for the Leaders

• Praise God for who he is! Name the attributes about him that are worthy of praise.
• Praise God that he is the one who reveals himself and opens the eyes of the blind.
• Pray that the eyes of the participants would be open to God’s true nature.
• Pray that your heart would be open to a new understanding of his nature.
• Be ready to share how your views have changed as you grow to understand God’s true nature.
• Praise God for his perfect attributes and pursuit of us. Praise him for revealing himself through the Bible and through Jesus!