God sees through even the most clever of disguises, and loves us still. He proves time and time again that His mercy is more.

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QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION & DISCUSSION

What disguises do we tend to wear—spiritually, emotionally, or socially—to hide our fears or failures, and what would it look like to trust God enough to take them off?

Why do you think God chose to defend the Gibeonites even though they came to Him through deception? What does that reveal about His character and His mercy?

How does knowing that God's promises stand (even when we fail) challenge or encourage the way you keep your own word to others?