Silence Series Week 2 Discussion Questions

1. **Understanding Patience:**
  - How does our modern society's demand for instant gratification affect our ability to wait on God? Can you share a personal experience where waiting was particularly challenging?

2. **Habakkuk's Example:**
  - In Habakkuk 2:1, the prophet chooses to wait on God. What can we learn from his approach to waiting and how can we apply it to our own lives?

3. **God's Timing:**
  - The sermon mentions that God's answers may not come in the timing we expect. How do you reconcile your own timeline with God's timing in your life?

4. **Trusting in God's Plan:**
  - What does it mean to trust in God's ultimate plan, even when it seems unclear or unfair? How can we cultivate this trust in our daily lives?

5. **Distinguishing Wrath from Discipline:**
  - How does understanding the difference between God's wrath and discipline change your perspective on challenges and hardships you face?

6. **Living by Faithfulness:**
  - Habakkuk 2:4 states, "The righteous will live by their faithfulness to God." How can we live out this principle in practical ways?

7. **Dealing with Injustice:**
  - How do you currently deal with feelings of injustice or frustration? What steps can you take to align your response with a biblical perspective?

8. **God's Ultimate Justice:**
  - The sermon emphasizes that God's justice will be revealed in the end. How does this assurance impact your view of current world events and personal struggles?

9. **The Role of Silence:**
  - How can silence and waiting be a form of spiritual discipline? What benefits have you experienced or can you anticipate from embracing silence in your relationship with God?

10. **Application and Next Steps:**
  - Reflect on the next step suggested in the sermon: processing how you deal with feelings of injustice, frustration, or anger. What practical changes can you make this week to trust God more fully in these areas?