Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
Week 2: Chapter 1 — Is God in Control?
Read Chapter 1 of Trusting God. Key passages: Psalm 115:3; Daniel 4:34–35; Isaiah 46:9–10.
Previewing Week 2 of Trusting God
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Bridges lays his first foundation stone here: God is sovereign — not merely over the big movements of history, but over the specific details of your life. Sit with that claim and test it honestly.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Bridges distinguishes between a vague, general belief that 'God is in control' and a robust, biblical doctrine of sovereignty that reaches into the details of everyday life. What is the difference, and why does that distinction matter practically?
2.The chapter draws on texts like Psalm 115:3 ('Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases') and Daniel 4. What do these passages teach about the scope and nature of God's sovereignty? Do any of them stretch or challenge your existing view?
3.Bridges addresses the sovereignty of God over both natural events (storms, illness, accidents) and human decisions. How do you personally reconcile God's sovereignty with human free will and responsibility? Where does your thinking feel unresolved?