A Feast for Faith

Study Guide for “A Feast for Faith”

Introduction

In this sermon, C. H. Spurgeon reflects on the profound wisdom and excellence of God as revealed through His creation and providence. He emphasizes that all human skill and knowledge are gifts from God, and that His plans are perfect and purposeful. Spurgeon encourages believers to trust in God’s counsel and to recognize His hand in both the grand design of the universe and the intimate details of their lives.

Discussion Questions

  1. Understanding God’s Wisdom: How does recognizing God’s wisdom in creation and providence change your perspective on the challenges you face in life?

  2. Personal Experience: Reflect on a time when you struggled to understand God’s plan in your life. How did that experience shape your faith?

  3. The Nature of Salvation: Spurgeon emphasizes that salvation is a gift of grace rather than a result of our works. How does this understanding impact your view of your own faith journey?

  4. God’s Plan vs. Human Plans: In what ways do you find yourself relying on your own plans rather than seeking God’s counsel? How can you shift your focus to align more with His will?

  5. Faith in Action: Spurgeon encourages believers to act on God’s plans with faith. What steps can you take this week to actively trust God in your daily life?

  6. Witnessing God’s Work: How can you share the story of God’s faithfulness in your life with others? What impact do you think this could have on their faith?

  7. Prayer and Trust: How can prayer help you to better understand and accept God’s plans for your life? What specific areas do you need to bring before God in prayer?

Prayer

Heavenly Father,
I come before You with a heart full of gratitude for Your wisdom and guidance. Help me to trust in Your perfect plan for my life, even when I cannot see the way forward. Teach me to recognize Your hand in both the grand and small details of my life. May I lean on Your understanding rather than my own, and may my faith be strengthened as I seek to follow Your counsel. I ask for Your grace to accept Your will and to share Your goodness with others. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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