Genesis 16-18

"Promises Worth Waiting For"  Genesis 16:1-16

1.  Is there something you're waiting for right now?  What has God promised through his Word?

I am not really waiting for anything right now...maybe a purification or revival of the church....maybe a job (doesn't have to be fancy) so I can get out of the house....maybe a friend or an opportunity to share the gospel....I willing to wait a long time and I don't necessarily see God making these things happen any time soon.  But God did promise salvation from sin and he promised Christ's second coming that is what I rest my hope in.

2.  Describe a time when you took matters into your own hands.  What were the results?  Was it worth it?

I can't really think of a time I took matters into my own hands.  I go through life pretty lackadaisically.  If there is something I need it usually turned out alright except for college- I sucked at college.  Sometimes it does seem worth it to throw a fit every now and then- not on the regular but once awhile that is sometimes the only way to get something done or what you want.

3.  How do you respond when your actions have unexpected consequences?  Do you blame someone else, as Sarai blamed Abram, or do you go to God and ask for his help and forgiveness?

Human sinful nature naturally will blame.  I know I do.  Eventually if you are level headed and a true follower of Christ you come back to God and ask for help and forgiveness.