Small Group Study Guide: Extraordinary Faith

This Study Guide is for use with the Blog Post: Extraordinary Faith

Opening and Icebreaker

Begin by welcoming everyone. Invite each person to share a moment when they trusted someone’s promise even without proof.

Overview

We’ll explore six biblical examples of uncommon faith. Each group will study one passage, note key insights, then share with the whole group.

Story Assignments

Divide into six small groups. Assign each group one story:

1. Canaanite Woman (Matthew 15:21–28)
2. Woman with the Issue of Blood (Mark 5:25–34)
3. Jairus and His Daughter (Luke 8:41–56)
4. Naaman the Syrian (2 Kings 5:1–14)
5. Shunammite Woman and Her Son (2 Kings 4:8–37)
6. Peter Walking on Water (Matthew 14:22–33)

Group Study Instructions

1. Read your assigned passage aloud.
2. Spend five minutes observing:
   • Who approaches Jesus or the prophet?
   • What barriers exist (culture, illness, status)?
   • How does the seeker express faith?
3. Discuss the following questions:
   • What does this story teach about trusting God’s authority?
   • How does humility or persistence shape the outcome?
   • In what ways does divine response surprise or confirm expectations?
   • How might this example challenge our own faith today?

Sharing Insights

After 15 minutes, reconvene. Each group has five minutes to present:

• A brief summary of the story
• One key insight about faith
• One practical application

Capture these on a whiteboard or shared document.

Application

Invite everyone to choose one action step for the coming week:

• Trust God’s promise in a situation you’re anxious about.
• Persist in prayer for someone who seems far from hope.
• Humbly admit your need for God’s power, not your own efforts.
• Step out of your comfort zone in obedience, expecting Jesus to meet you.

Have participants write down their chosen step and share it with a partner for accountability.

Closing Prayer

Pray together, asking God to deepen your trust:

• Thank Him for examples of faith that cross barriers.
• Ask for humble hearts that recognize our own unworthiness.
• Claim the promise that His word alone can heal, restore, and empower.

Next Steps

Encourage members to journal any doubts or breakthroughs during the week. At your next meeting, open by sharing how God met you in these faith challenges.

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