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A Study Sheet for Goodness & Contentment

Paul J. Bucknell

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Goodness and Contentment | Discovery of God's Goodness | Good and Evil | Godliness and Contentment | Discontent Breeds Temptation | Goodness and Suffering | Good Works and Salvation | A Case for Goodness | Goodness Overflowing | Testimonies on God's Goodness | Study Sheet

This study sheet is designed to serve as a study sheet for the Godly Man series on Goodness and Contentment.

We are hoping with these questions in mind, your study will be more focused and profitable. You might try making a short prayer as a response to each significant thought.

1. Defining Genuine Contentment: According to the lesson, can a person be truly content with God’s "good things" without being content with God Himself? Explain the relationship between the gift and the Maker. 2. The Goal of the Godly Man: What is described as the "chief delight" of a godly man in this lesson? 3. Proof of Goodness in Creation: The lesson outlines "7 Proofs of God's Goodness" from Genesis 1. How does the repeated phrase "And God saw that it was good" serve as evidence of His character? 4. Order and Chaos: In the first proof (Genesis 1:1-5), how does God’s act of bringing order out of a "formless and void" earth demonstrate His goodness? 5. Provision for Life: How does the creation of the "expanse" and the separation of waters (Day 2 and 3) illustrate God’s role as a provider for His creatures? 6. The Purpose of Light: According to the lesson, what is the significance of God creating "lights in the expanse" (Day 4) to govern the day, night, and seasons? 7. The Blessing of Fruitfulness: Why is the command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Day 5 and 6) considered a proof of God’s goodness? What happens when this fruitfulness is restrained? 8. The Uniqueness of Man: Why is the creation of man described as the "most glorious part of creation"? What "honored position" was man given compared to the rest of the created world? 9. The Significance of Rest: According to Genesis 2:3, why did God sanctify the seventh day? How does the concept of Sabbath rest reflect God’s goodness to mankind? 10. Reflecting God’s Image: The summary states that we witness God’s "goodwill" through the world He made. How should a "godly man" respond to this discovery in his daily life and attitude toward his circumstances?