Pastor ryan
Lead Pastor
God uses suffering to kill sin. By submitting to His grace, we are transformed from the inside out to be more like Jesus.
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We are in our third installment of the book of Job covering the universal, yet unpopular, topic of suffering. Week one we discussed how God uses suffering and week two how we are to respond. This week we will explore the function of suffering. Does God have a design in suffering? Has God made provisions for such difficulties as sin and suffering through our relationship with Jesus? Yes! Suffering is designed through God’s grace to kill sin. When we understand what God is doing in the spiritual reality of our lives through things like suffering, we can submit to His plan and come out completely transformed to be more like Jesus from the inside out.
Scripture References from the Sermon
Job 2:5 | Job 2:10 | 1 Peter 4:1-2 | Hebrews 13:8
Discussion Questions
- Job 2 sounds like what happened in chapter one. Discuss why this is significant.
- Read Job 2:5 and discuss the difference in your inner and outer man.
- Discuss a time suffering helped humble you.
- How have you seen suffering harden your heart?
- Discuss a time that others experienced more of God’s heart than your own.
- What have you seen today about God that might help you process the pain in your past? (Hebrews 13:8)
Fill Your City
Prayer Requests From Our Community
- Pray for people injured by falls.
- Pray for healing of kidney diseases.
- Pray for First Baptist Church of Robbins and Pastor Ken McNeill.
Serve Opportunities | gracechurchsp.org/serve
- The Production Team is looking for volunteers on all campuses to help with audio, video, and lighting. No experience required.
- The Carthage Buggy Festival is May 9, and we want to SERVE our city with morning setup, monitor the KidZone, and provide support where needed. Go to gracechurchsp.org/serve to volunteer.
- June 16 – July 2 is VBS on our campuses. We still need volunteers, so if you are interested in helping, visit the events page to sign up.
Respond Throughout the Week
| Pray – Throughout your week, dedicate time to listening to and speaking with the Lord. | Read – Feed your soul with God’s Word daily. Review the scriptures used in the sermon. There is a link to a Bible reading guide on our website. |
| Journal – Write a summary of what you’re hearing from God every day. Capture things you’re hearing from Him. | Communion – If Jesus is your savior, consider taking the elements, at home, with your family, or Group. There is a communion guide on our website. |
| Salvation – Want to give your life to Jesus? Tell someone in your family or your Group. | Worship – Take time to thank God for who He is. Before asking or seeking, just be grateful, and tell your soul that it’s time to bless the Lord. |
| Intercede – Who is someone in your city who needs prayer this week? Also consider inviting someone to pray for you. | Give – Giving is an expression of the heart, not just your budget, by trusting God with your finances. For ways to give, go to https://gracechurchsp.org/give/. |
Event Highlight | gracechurchsp.org/events
- May 7 is National Day of Prayer (Southern Pines Multipurpose Room).
- May 7 & 10 is Child Dedication (Intentional Parenting class is a prerequisite to participate).