Opening Reflection

What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding in real life?

How do you recognize when you're leaning on yourself rather than trusting in God?

Knowing God → Trusting God

How does knowing God personally help you trust Him more?

What are ways you’re currently growing in your knowledge of who God is?

Why do you think it’s so easy to look for “a way out” instead of leaning into trust?

Scripture Engagement

Exodus 14:9–11, 29–31

How did the Israelites respond when fear overwhelmed them?

What changed between verses 11 and 31? What does this show us about trust?

Exodus 15:22–25 & 16:1–3, 19–20

What patterns do you see in how the Israelites leaned on their own understanding?

How does God respond to their complaints and doubts?

Joshua 4:4–6, 21–24

Why did God have the people set up memorial stones?

How can remembering God's past faithfulness help us trust Him in the present?

Application & Challenge

In what area of your life are you currently tempted to “lean” away from God’s trust?

What is one way this week you can practice leaning into God’s trust instead?

What "memorial stones" do you have in your life—moments when God clearly came through?