July 2026 Wednesday Study Questions

July 1: Finding Peace in Change
1. When have you felt that you were living in a bubble or that you needed to escape the familiar? Why do you think that was? What did you do about it?
2. Has God ever urged you to make a change? If so, what was it? How did you respond? If not, how do you think you would respond to such guidance from God?
3. How do you turn to God when you are feeling nervous and stressed? What do your prayers look like in those times?
4. Recall a big life change you experienced. What did you learn from that change? Looking back, how do you see God’s hand at work in that situation?
5. Who in scripture do you think best demonstrated trusting in God’s leading? What can you learn from their story?

July 8: Run to Win
1. Have you ever run a race or participated in another activity that required physical endurance? What was it like? What helped you persevere?
2. When you feel like quitting, where do you find motivation to continue? Does it come from within, from others, from your faith, or somewhere else?
3. What encourages you to run your spiritual race with purpose and perseverance? What scripture verses and spiritual practices strengthen your faith?
4. When have you felt discouraged in your spiritual race? Who or what helped you to stay strong and continue running the race?
5. What do you think it will be like to stand before Christ? How do you imagine it would feel to receive his commendation and your eternal reward?

July 15: Listening Deliberately
1. When have you missed out on something you really enjoyed because you were distracted? How did you feel about missing out on it?
2. Do you struggle to pay attention sometimes? Why or why not? What helps you to block out distractions and focus on what matters?
3. How does the Holy Spirit keep you mindful of the teachings of Christ? How does the Holy Spirit give you a peace that surpasses understanding?
4. Have you ever felt like you were not focused on hearing the Holy Spirit? What happens when you miss what the Holy Spirit is trying to convey to you?
5. When are you best able to hear the Holy Spirit? What places and spiritual practices help you to be truly focused on the promptings you receive from the Holy Spirit?

July 22: Friends Near and Far
1. In what ways do your faith and spiritual resources help you find connection and community? How do you reach out to others when they are feeling lonely?
2. How does reading messages from people around the world in The Upper Room impact your spiritual journey? What do you most enjoy about hearing from Christians across the globe in this way?
3. What scripture verses, devotionals, or books do you return to again and again? Why?
4. When you feel disconnected from others, what do you do? How does your relationship with God help you feel less alone?
5. In what ways does Jesus feel like a friend to you? Who else in scripture feels like a friend because of how familiar their story is to you?

July 29: Holding On
1. When have you impulsively tried to control something that you shouldn’t have? What happened?
2. Recall a time when you had to sit out an activity you wanted to participate in. Why did you have to sit it out? What did you learn during that time of waiting?
3. Do you struggle to let go of control or trust in God’s promises? Explain. What helps you release your desire for 
control?
4. Why do you think it can be easier to trust God in good times than in bad ones? What prayers and scripture verses help you to continue trusting God when life feels out of control?
5. Recall times when God has been trustworthy in your life. How does remembering the ways God has been faithful in the past encourage you to trust God with your present and future?