Victorious Faith – Thy Will be Done

Week 1: Walking by Faith

During this study, we will be doing a ‘deep dive’ into a scriptural passage. It is strongly encouraged that you study the passage and entire chapter ahead of the study. Also be prepared with your research tools, for example Google or your study Bible, as you will need to reference it during the study. Spend time answering and discussing each question with the intention to gain sufficient understanding to help your own private Bible study as you further explore these topics.

Study Chapters: 2 Chronicles 1–12

Pilot text

2 Chronicles 1:7–12
7 On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask! What shall I give you?”8 And Solomon said to God: “You have shown great mercy to David my father, and have made me king in his place. 9 Now, O Lord God, let Your promise to David my father be established, for You have made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. 10 Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of Yours?” 11 Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king— 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”

2 Chronicles 7:1-3
When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. 2 And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord’s house. 3 When all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the Lord on the temple, they bowed their faces to the ground on the pavement, and worshiped and praised the Lord, saying:
“For He is good,
For His mercy endures forever.”

Introduction:
Welcome to May, our month of Victorious Faith. In 1 John 5:4 we see that whatever is born of God overcomes the world. Therefore victory is not something that believers chase after, but something we carry. This month, we explore how God’s perfect will (which is always good, always redemptive), works with and through our faith to bring salvation, direction, and breakthrough even in difficult circumstances.
The opening chapters of 2 Chronicles reveal a faith that aligns with God’s will. Solomon’s request for wisdom, the building of the temple, and the dedication of God’s house all show that victorious faith begins with surrender. Where 1 Kings records the historical sequence, 2 Chronicles reveals the spiritual posture behind the history. God’s will is good, and when faith aligns with that will, His glory is revealed.

Discussion Point

• Where do we see Christ? Solomon’s wisdom and the temple point to Christ as the true Wisdom of God (1 Cor 1:24; Col 2:2-3) and the greater Temple (Matthew 12:42; John 2:19–21). How else do these chapters foreshadow Him?
• Where do we see salvation? The fire of God consuming the sacrifice foreshadows Christ’s perfect offering and God’s acceptance of His work (Hebrews 10:10–14; Ephesians 5:2). How does this shape our understanding of salvation?
• Where do we see ourselves? In Solomon’s request, Israel’s worship, or the dedication of the temple, where do you recognise your need for faith that aligns with God’s will?

Closing thoughts:

These opening chapters reveal that victorious faith begins with seeking God. Solomon’s first act as king is not strategy but surrender. He asks for wisdom, recognising that leadership requires divine insight. This is the foundation of victory. Faith aligns with God before it acts. This points to Christ, who is not just wise but wisdom itself (Col 2:3). Where Solomon needed wisdom, Jesus embodies it fully. Through Him, we are invited into a life where God’s will is not distant but accessible.
Salvation is reflected in God’s promise to respond to those who seek Him. Forgiveness, restoration, and healing are not earned but received through relationship. This is echoed in the New Testament, where faith brings us into restored fellowship with God (1 John 1:9). Salvation is not our achievement but God’s response to the perfect offering of His Son.
Where are we in this story? Many today feel pressure to perform, achieve, or prove themselves. Others wrestle with uncertainty about the future. These chapters remind us that victorious faith is not frantic, but instead focused. It is faith that seeks God’s wisdom, honours His presence, and trusts His timing. When we align with His will, we step into a victory that is already ours in Christ. God’s will is not restrictive; it is redemptive. It is not burdensome; it is liberating. As we surrender our desires, decisions, and direction to Him, His glory fills the spaces we yield, and His power establishes the work of our hands.

Application Questions (use scriptures to support your position):

• A believer faces ongoing challenges and assumes God is distant or silent. How does God’s promise in 2 Chronicles reshape this perspective?
• A young professional feels pressure to succeed quickly and makes rushed decisions. How might this passage encourage a different approach?
• A (believer) business leader relies on experience and instinct but rarely seeks God in decision-making. Over time, avoidable mistakes increase. How does Solomon’s example address this?