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Knowing What to Expect From God; Your Creator, Your FatherContinuing Theme: Faith – Obedience – Experience – ExpectationScripture Texts: Daniel 6; 2 Kings 4;&nbsp;Acts 3:1–10&nbsp;In our ongoing series, Faith, Obedience, Experience, and Expectation, we have seen that each step builds toward a deeper revelation of who God is and how He works in the life of His people. To know what to expect from God, we must first know God: His character, His covenant, and His fatherly heart. Throughout Scripture, God shows Himself as consistent, faithful, and near. In Daniel 6, He reveals Himself as the Deliverer who honors obedience. In 2 Kings 4, He reveals Himself as the Provider who responds to faith-filled actions. In Acts 3, He reveals Himself as the God who brings transformation through His power at work in willing vessels. When you know God as Creator and Father, your expectation is rooted not in circumstances but in His unchanging nature. This study examines how faith positions us, obedience aligns us, experiences with God shape us, and expectations anchor us&nbsp;God Can Be Expected to DEFEND His Faithful Ones: (Daniel 6)Daniel’s obedience to God, praying as he had always done, brought him into conflict with earthly authorities. Yet Daniel knew something about God: God defends those who remain faithful to Him. Daniel expected God’s presence, protection, and deliverance because he knew God’s character intimately.&nbsp;Discussion Questions:a. How does Daniel’s consistent prayer life shape your understanding of what it means to expect God to defend you?[Fill in your answer...|width:large|lines:3]b. What “lions” in your life require you to trust God’s protection rather than your own strength?&nbsp;[Fill in your answer...|width:large|lines:3]God Can Be Expected to PROVIDE When Faith Meets Action: (2 Kings 4)The widow’s miracle began with a question from the man of God: “What do you have in your house?” God often uses what we already possess, but have overlooked, to bring provision. Her obedience to pour out what seemed insignificant created space for God’s supernatural supply.&nbsp;Discussion Questions:a. What does the widow’s small jar of oil teach you about the resources God may already have placed in your life?[Fill in your answer...|width:large|lines:3]b. How does obedience prepare the “vessels” in your life for God to fill?&nbsp;[Fill in your answer...|width:large|lines:3]God Can Be Expected to TRANSFORM What Seems Impossible: (Acts 3:1–10)The man at the Beautiful Gate expected alms, but God had greater expectations for him than he had for himself. Through Peter and John’s obedience and faith, God brought transformation, not just relief. God desires to exceed our expectations when our expectation aligns with His power and purpose.&nbsp;Discussion Questions:a. In what ways does the lame man’s limited expectation challenge your own expectations from God?[Fill in your answer...|width:large|lines:3]b. How does this miracle show the partnership between human obedience (“look at us”) and divine power (“rise up and walk”)&nbsp;[Fill in your answer...|width:large|lines:3]ConclusionKnowing what to expect from God begins with knowing who God is: a faithful Father, a powerful Creator, and a present Deliverer. Through Daniel, the widow, and the lame man, Scripture teaches us that expectation is not rooted in outcomes, it’s rooted in God’s consistent character. When your faith is active and your obedience is steady, your experiences with God shape a life of confident expectation.&nbsp;

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