Written on the Hands of God Discussion Guide
Summary
The sermon focuses on God's unfailing love and remembrance of His people, using Isaiah 49:13-16 as the main text. The pastor explores how God responds to feelings of abandonment and being forgotten by comparing His love to a mother's love, emphasizing that He has written our names on His palms, and acknowledging our broken walls while offering hope for restoration.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss Your word, we ask that You would open our hearts to truly understand Your unfailing love for us. Help us to be vulnerable with one another and receptive to the truths You want to reveal to us today. Guide our discussion and help us to support one another as we learn more about Your character. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Ice Breaker
Can you share a time when someone remembered something special about you that you didn't expect them to remember? How did that make you feel?
Key Verses
Isaiah 49:13-16
John 20:25,27
Questions
What are some ways people commonly feel forgotten or abandoned in today's world?
How does the image of a mother's love help us understand God's love for us?
What significance do you find in the fact that Jesus kept His scars even after His resurrection?
How does knowing that God sees and understands our broken walls affect our relationship with Him?
What's the difference between remembering our past mistakes and living in shame about them?
How can we maintain hope in God even during times when we feel forgotten?
What practical steps can we take to remind ourselves of God's constant presence in our lives?
How can we help others who are feeling forgotten or abandoned?
Life Application
This week, take time each day to write down one way you've seen God's presence or care in your life. When feelings of being forgotten arise, refer back to these notes as a reminder of God's faithful love and constant presence.
Key Takeaways
God's love is even greater than a mother's love - He will never forget or abandon us
Our names are written on God's palms - we are permanently remembered by Him
God sees and understands our brokenness while offering hope for restoration
We have a choice to trust God's promises even when we feel forgotten
Ending Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your unfailing love and constant presence in our lives. Help us to truly believe and rest in the truth that we are never forgotten or abandoned by You. Give us the strength to choose hope even in our darkest moments, knowing that You see our broken walls and are working to restore us. Let us be vessels of Your love to others who feel forgotten. In Your precious name we pray, Amen.