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Based on Hebrews 5:7-10. Jesus endured pain & suffering with little physical support from followiers or friends, even while on the cross. Suffering is a part of life, but we should not face pain and suffering alone.

This Scripture divides the Galilean ministry from the passion. Preparing the disciples for his death. “It is necessary,” not just merely future revelation , but important instruction for his followers. We are in a continuous battle. Jesus means his followers to share in Peter’s confession: to share too…

Introduction Gretchen passed from this life last Sunday… Naturally, many of us ask, “Why?” But that might not be the right question. Paul David Tripp, New Morning Mercies , Jan 2: “Human beings have a deep desire to know and understand. We spend much of our daily mental time trying to figure things out.…

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may…

Judgement is a reality so let Christ be Lord, testify through suffering for him, be purified by him and don’t be an idiot so that you escape condemnation. Scene 1/ There are some confronting truths that the Bible teaches; one of those is that God will judge sin – We understand the idea of judgement for…

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. If we love God we must accept whatever life brings our way as God’s love for us. Sometime bad things happen to God’s children, because God has a plan. 11 For I know the plans…

Jesus Christ had finished His work here on earth and ascended to His father in heaven some 18-21 years before this book was written (45-48 AD). The Apostle Paul was already on the scene, was or had spent a year in Antioch and Jerusalem being taught and teaching himself before setting out on his first…

Introduction What do you want to be know for? It can be very interesting to walk through a cemetery and look at epitaphs. Joe DiMaggio Epitaph: “Grace, dignity and elegance personified” Dean Martin Epitaph: “Everybody loves somebody sometime” Alexander the Great Epitaph: “A tomb now suffices him for…

1 Peter 1:10-12 Knowing the past helps you appreciate the present. For those who suffer health challenges and medical conditions, it’s easy to complain. You may complain about the cost of healthcare, confusing professional advice, the side effects of certain prescriptions or treatments, or long waits…

Two ways: positive thinking or resignation. These tend to the be two ways of handling pain, suffering or evil in our culture. If we can just think happy thoughts the pain will go away. If I just act as if it is not really happening I will be okay. Or this is just who I am. Look at my pain. Look at what…

Psalm 3 Somehow or another, every good movie finds a way to place the main character(s) in an excruciating dilemma with seemingly no way out. After squeezing out every last second of agony and horror from the audience through the twists and turns of the crisis, the plot finally resolves in some clever,…

This Week’s Theme: Thankful for Being Used This Week’s Word is Suffering : The experience of pain or distress, both physical and emotional. Scripture is thoroughly realistic about the place of suffering in the world and in the lives of believers. To become a Christian is not to escape from suffering,…

We are reminded that God graciously preserves and strengthens our faith. We are encouraged to build our faith on Christ and nothing else.

Psalm 6 To the lead musician, with stringed instruments, on the eighth, a psalm of David. This introduction resembles the previous two psalms. It belonged in the collection of psalms for use in regular temple worship, was accompanied by string instruments – like guitars and harps, and was written by…

12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for…

When I was going through my Greek class in seminary, my professor gave us an illustration about what to expect as we began studying the grammar. He told us that would could expect to be living in a constant state of heavy fog around the concepts were would be studying at a given time. We would study,…

Introduction: We live in an age of the consumer driven church model. People want to go be entertained and be served rather than following the model of Jesus to be a servant to others. They look for churches based on the programs that are offered and how many people consider the church to be the “cool”…

Big Questions: Is God unfair or unjust? Is God uncaring or cold hearted? What do the scriptures say? Romans 6:22-23 Philippians 1:21-24 Psalms 116:15 God does not owe us anything, except what he has already graciously promised. The lives of God’s people are signs and testimonies to the world. Our witness…

1 Peter 3:8-12 If you’ve followed Christ for any significant length of time, you’ve probably experienced some special difficulties because you’re a Christian. These may include broken relationships, cultural marginalization, social isolation, ethical and professional challenges, and more. Still, let’s…

It’s not a question of if we will face trials, but when. We live in a fallen world, with the darkness of sin present everywhere. It is no surprise, then, that those who follow Jesus Christ will experience hardships, opposition, trials of every kind. Jesus Himself warned His disciples that in this world…

8 “Write to the angel of the church in Smyrna: “The First and the Last, the One who was dead and came to life, says: 9 I know your affliction and poverty, yet you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Don’t be afraid of what you are…

The Gospel Project® for Adults Leader Guide CSB, Unit 1, Session 6 © 2018 LifeWay Christian Resources Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Suffering and God’s Presence Summary and Goal We don’t know for sure when Job lived, much less when the book…

In these next view moments what are you expecting? Do you believe that your life can be changed by what we are sharing together this day? How do you view the world ? This is a tricky question. The expectations of the world is probably what we will see. We must be careful that we do not tend to any extreme…

Psalm 4 When you trust in God and encourage others to do the same, but our circumstances worsen rather than improve, how do you respond? That’s the situation David finds himself in as God’s king. As he encouraged the people of Israel to trust in God, they experienced some tough times, bringing David’s…

Last week: sin causes suffering. This was a major, if not THE major takeway from last week. Because of the sin of humanity, starting with Adam & Eve, suffering, unbearable pain, and evil is part of our world. The Bible does not teach Karma. In a concept very similar, from what I can tell, to Karma the…