Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture provides examples of believers who express temporary doubts--in particular about the willingness and power of God to deliver his people, the nature of his purpose, and their own place within the divine plan. Exodus 3:11Examples of those doubting their effectiveness to serve God See also Moses Exodus 4:1,10-13; 6:12,30Numbers 11:13-15 Judges 6:15 See also Gideon Judges 6:17,36-401 Kings 19:3-4 See also Elijah 1 Kings 19:10,14Jeremiah 1:6 See also Jeremiah Jeremiah 15:10Genesis 15:8 Those temporarily doubting God's promises See also Genesis 17:17-18; 18:12-15Luke 1:18 Genesis 12:12-13 Those doubting God's power Abraham and Isaac doubt God's protection See also Genesis 20:2; 26:7Fearing for his safety, Abraham resorts to deception. Exodus 5:22-23See also Moses and Israel in the desert Exodus 14:10-11Numbers 11:21-22 The Israelites doubt God's protection at the Red Sea Numbers 13:31-33Moses doubts God's provision of food Numbers 20:7-12The ten spies doubt God's power to give victory in Canaan 1 Samuel 17:11Moses strikes the rock twice. Others doubting God's deliverance Isaiah 7:2The people of Israel are dismayed by the challenge from Goliath Matthew 14:29-31King Ahaz, afraid of the coalition of Syria and Israel turns to Assyria for help Acts 12:14-15Peter, walking on water, is afraid and begins to sink The early church does not believe that God has released Peter from prison. Judges 6:13Believers questioning God See also Questioning God's actions Numbers 11:10-12; 14:3Joshua 7:7-8 1 Samuel 16:2 Questioning God's commands 2 Kings 4:42-43Samuel Isaiah 7:12Elisha's servant Mark 6:37Ahaz Jesus Christ's disciples: John 11:39pp Mt 14:16-17 pp Lk 9:13 Acts 9:13-14Martha Ananias Matthew 11:2-3Believers with doubts about Jesus Christ John 20:25See also pp Lk 7:18-19 Matthew 28:17Mark 16:11-14 Luke 24:25 See also 6260 uncircumcised8721 doubt 8834 unbelief |
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