Sisters: The Pursuit with Amy Groeschel - Week 2

The Unchanging God

Scripture References

Primary text

• Malachi 3:6

Other references

• Proverbs 19:21
• Ephesians 1:11
• Romans 8:28
• Psalm 100:5
• Numbers 23:19
• Deuteronomy 32:4

Overview

God is immutable—He never changes in His purposes, His character, or His promises. While people can be unpredictable and relationships shaky, God remains the steady anchor of perfection. Anchoring first in Malachi 3:6, the lesson unpacks three specific ways His unchanging nature gives security and hope for everyday life.

Context

The teacher opens with a personal encounter that proved how quickly human impressions shift. That contrast sets up the longing for someone who is always the same—God.

Main Points

1. God’s purposes never change

• Proverbs 19:21 contrasts our many shifting plans with God’s purpose that “will stand.”
• Ephesians 1:11 shows those purposes were set “before the foundation” and are worked out “in Christ.”
• Even when our path feels uncertain, Romans 8:28 assures that God weaves everything for good according to His purpose.

• Illustration: The speaker admits her own plans often change and, apart from God, can become destructive—underscoring the relief that God’s plans do not waver.

2. God’s character never changes

• Psalm 100:5 declares the Lord is good, His love endures forever, and His faithfulness spans generations.
• Unlike people who are “consistently inconsistent,” God never has a bad day.
• Every attribute—goodness, power, perfection—remains constant.

• Story: The restroom encounter that first felt dismissive and later warm illustrates human fickleness versus divine steadiness.

3. God’s promises never change

• Numbers 23:19 affirms God is not a man who lies or changes His mind; what He speaks, He fulfills.
• Doubts about God keeping His word often stem from our misplaced understanding, not from any failure on His part.
• His promises are “yes and amen,” more reliable than the most loyal human friend.

Key Truths

• God’s immutability means He is the one constant in an unpredictable world.
• His eternal purposes, set before creation, are still unfolding perfectly.
• Divine character—goodness, love, faithfulness—never fluctuates.
• Every promise God makes is certain; He cannot lie or reverse His word.
• Security and confidence flow from knowing the unchanging nature of God.

Response

• Trust God’s long-range purpose for your life even when your own plans shift.
• Rest in His unfailing character instead of judging Him by human standards.
• Stand on a specific promise of Scripture this week, refusing to doubt its fulfillment.
• During study time, circle an attribute of God in Deuteronomy 32:4 and meditate on it daily.

Closing

Because God is immutable, believers never have to wonder how He will respond tomorrow—He is eternally good, faithful, and purposeful.

“God is good, and all the time God is good.”

Prayer

The teacher thanked God for being a steady, unwavering anchor amid life’s uncertainties, asked that misconceptions about Him be burned away, and prayed for deeper revelation of His unchanging nature throughout the week.