In this week’s video clip, we will see the deeply personal experience of Nik and Ruth Ripken. Through a devastating loss a question had to be answered regarding their faith.
Respond
What is your immediate reaction to the video?
What had you never considered before?
Summarize Exodus 1:15-20 & Exodus 2:1-10
In what way is the Old Testament story of baby Moses a key to understanding God’s victory?
Summarize John 20:19-29
Why is the New Testament story about Jesus’ appearance to Thomas, after the resurrection, a key to understanding God’s willingness to meet us in our doubts and overcome them?
How do the stories of baby Moses and Jesus with Thomas tell us about God’s victory over death?
In what circumstance would these biblical stories and your own testimony be most appropriate to share with someone, Christian or non-Christian?
Pray
Read Romans 8:31-39
Let the words of Scripture be a declaration of hope in the promises of God
