Arguing with God

Do you ever enjoy a good argument? In the scriptures, there are a surprising number of folks who argue with God. This week we'll consider several of the people in the Bible who argued with God, and try to see what motivated them to argue with the Lord and the result of that argument.

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Fear, insecurity, arrogance, and unbelief are just some of the reasons why people argue with God in the Bible. Maybe you’ve argued—or are arguing—with God over similar feelings?  

As we look at the Bible accounts of Moses, Peter, and Ananias, and times they questioned/argued with God, let’s also reflect on the powerful portrait we get of our God for their experiences. God is patient and doesn't simply override our human resistance, but often works through it toward ends that we could never have anticipated. 

How can you trust God even when you don’t understand or agree with your circumstances?  

Reflect  

• Why was Moses arguing with God in Exodus 3–4? How did God respond? 
• Why did Peter argue with Jesus in Matthew 16:22?  
• In Luke 22:31–34, why did Peter argue with Jesus? 
• What caused Ananias to argue with God in Acts 9:13–14? 
• How did Peter justify arguing with God in Acts 10:14? 

Respond 

(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) 

“Dear God, thank You for being so patient with me! Help me not to argue with You when I don’t understand or agree with what You’re doing in my life. Help me to trust that You have the best plan for my life.”  

Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources 

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Our Daily Bread Ministries App 

Listen: 

• The Times of the Judges | Week 1 
• The Times of the Judges | Week 2 

Read: 

• Why Should I Trust God? 
• To the Spiritual Rebels 

Watch: 

• John 11 - Arguing with God 
• Jeremiah 33:3 - Getting Real with God