God of Our Pain

May 2, 2021

Series: Five Stars

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OUTLINE

  1. Even godly people suffer.
  2. Praising God during suffering adjusts our thinking.
    • Compassion
    • Comfort
  3. God gives me enough to share.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Who would you choose to go on a vacation with: Paul or Peter?
  2. Paul understood suffering and pain. How is God present with us when we hurt?
  3. Why does Paul begin a section on suffering with the word “praise”?
  4. Describe how God has comforted you during a season of adversity?
  5. The Greek word comfort means “to strengthen.” How is God strengthening you now?
  6. The Greek word compassion means “walk beside.” How has God walked with you? Are you walking with someone else?