Topical Bible Study On Contentment

Developing and going through this has been helpful for me today, enjoy!

 

Verses for Reflection:
Write out your own summary of what the verse says about contentment/satisfaction. Remember to look at the context (verses above and below)

1. Luke 3:14

2. 2 Corinthians 12:10

3. Philippians 4:11

4. 1 Tim 6:6-8

5. Hebrews 13:5

6. Deuteronomy 8:12

7. Psalm 17:14-15

8. Psalm 63:1-5

9. Psalm 65:3-4

10. Joel 2:19

11. Hosea 13:6

12. Mark 8:4, 8 and John 6:26

13. Luke 6:21

14. Acts 14:17

Summarize what you’ve learned about contentment:

 

 

Now consider Paul’s words you read above in light of the following verses Acts 14:19-22, 16:20-24 and 21:27-32.

 

 

How did Abraham keep hope when waiting for God’s answer for many years? Romans 4:16-22

 

 

How can we keep from letting our satisfaction slip into the things of this world instead of in God Himself?

 

 

What specific promises do we have to hope in? (see assurance verses, here: http://navtools.weebly.com/5-assurances.html for some to start with)

 

 

 

How can you apply these truths you’ve learned in a few practical ways? Write 1 to 3 applications:
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