I Believe
Does God Care That I'm Suffering
08/28/2022 | By Ben Foote
People call God "good," but how do we know if that's true? Today we'll be digging into that question as Ben Foote leads us through the book of Romans.
SETLIST
1. Battle Belongs by Phil Wickham Available on “Hymn Of Heaven” from Columbia Records
2. We Praise You by Bethel Music and Brandon Lake Available on "Revival's In The Air" from Bethel Music
3. Goodness Of God by Bethel Music Available on "Victory" from Bethel Music
4. Champion by Bethel Music and Dante Bowe Available on "Revival's In The Air" from Bethel Music
Group Questions
- Describe a medical procedure or process you had to go through that seemed like it was going to be
really bad but afterward, the end or reward far outweighed the pain of getting there. - When you are suffering, what is the impact of suffering alone versus going through the same suffering
with someone else who is suffering the same difficulty? - Ben said that Christians can tend to have a “pretty bad reputation” for trivializing the suffering of other
people.
- One day you’ll look back at this and…
- I remember when I lost my job…
- I know what you mean, when I lost Fido, I was devastated. I can’t imagine what it’s like
losing a child.
What should we say or do when someone is suffering? (Let your group be the filter for your suggestions.) - In 2 Corinthians 11, we learn that once Paul became a Christian, his suffering began. He was a
celebrated, devout Jew who persecuted Christians and became a Christian which started the suffering.
Does this happen today when people become Christians? In what way? - Ben said that we are living the real – no BS – version of hope when we can mourn our present suffering
and look forward to the future. What can happen if you do one of those but not the other?
How do we live out doing both?