Bible study on the topic new thing

What a fascinating topic! "New Thing" is a phrase that appears in the Bible, specifically in Isaiah 43:19, which says, "For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland." (NLT)

Here's a suggested Bible study on the topic of "New Thing":

Objective: To explore the concept of "new thing" in the Bible and how it relates to our lives today.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Isaiah 65:17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:15

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does the phrase "new thing" mean to you? How have you experienced God doing something new in your life?
  2. In Isaiah 43:19, what does God promise to do? What does this verse say about God's character and nature?
  3. How does the concept of "new thing" relate to the idea of redemption and restoration in the Bible? (See Isaiah 65:17, where God promises to create a new heaven and a new earth.)
  4. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul writes that "if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" What does this verse say about our identity in Christ?
  5. Galatians 6:15 says, "Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation." What does this verse say about the importance of spiritual transformation over external appearances?
  6. How can we apply the concept of "new thing" to our daily lives? Are there areas where we need to surrender and trust God to do something new?
  7. What are some examples of "new things" that God has done in your life or in the lives of others? How have these experiences impacted your faith and relationship with God?

Prayer:

Dear God, we thank you for the promise of "new thing" in our lives. We acknowledge that you are a God who is always doing something new and creative, and we ask that you would continue to surprise us with your goodness and love. Help us to trust you and surrender to your plans, even when they seem uncertain or unfamiliar. May we be open to the new things you have in store for us, and may we be transformed by your presence in our lives. Amen.

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Conclusion:

The concept of "new thing" is a powerful reminder of God's ability to do something new and creative in our lives. As we study this topic, we are reminded that God is always at work, even when we can't see or understand what's happening. May we be open to the new things God has in store for us, and may we be transformed by his presence in our lives.