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Trading My
Sorrows
March 15, 2015
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Discovering what the Bible says about suffering and evil
In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,God leads His dear children along;Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet,God leads His dear children along.
(Refrain)Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but all through the blood;Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long.
Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,God leads His dear children along;Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,God leads His dear children along.
Refrain
God Leads His Dear Children
March 15, 2015
Though sorrows befall us and evils oppose,God leads His dear children along;Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,God leads His dear children along.
(Refrain)Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but all through the blood;Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long.
Away from the mire, and away from the clay,God leads His dear children along;Away up in glory, eternity’s day,God leads His dear children along.
Refrain
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Trading My
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Spring Creek Bible Church
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Discovering what the Bible says about suffering and evil
March 15, 2015
January 11, 2015
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What is evil?
Trading My Sorrows
Transgression of God’s Will
Class 1
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TIME
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New Heaven / New Earth
Garden
Hell
1,000,000,000,000 miles
Class 2
January 18, 2015
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Important Point A:Suffering is not evil – it’s the just penalty
for evil
Class 2
January 18, 2015
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Important Point B:Life in the “U” is an opportunity to be
saved!!
Class 2
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The Problem
• God is good• God is sovereign• Evil and suffering exist
Trading My Sorrows
January 25, 2015
Class 3
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Good BadGod
SCBCPuppies
Cocoa PuffsMarshmallow Fluff
EvilSuffering
RainSpinach
NE Patriots
January 25, 2015
Neil’s Good and Bad Bask
etsClass 3
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The Oreo Story
January 25, 2015
Class 3
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The Problem
• God is good• God is sovereign• Evil and suffering exist
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The ProblemMystery
January 25, 2015
Class 3
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What is suffering?
“Any experience of unpleasantness or deviation from the perfection God intended for creation”
February 15, 2015
Topic 1:
Class 5
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February 15, 2015
Example Continuum of Suffering
Outof
Twinkies
BadGifts
Flu Loss BetrayalBrokenHeart
Cancer Death HellInjuryFruitCake
Class 5
Summary:
• Responses to avoid:
• Focusing on ourselves• No 1 to 1 sin-to-suffering ratio
• Lessons to learn from Job:• Remember God’s goodness• Recognize God’s involvement in our suffering• Even in suffering God is merciful• Trust God in suffering
February 22, 2015
Class 6
Summary:
We need:
• A high view of God • A low view of our selves• A right view of sin
February 22, 2015
Class 6
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March 8, 2015
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Suffering Exclusive to Christians
• God’s discipline• Persecution
Trading My Sorrows Class 7
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March 8, 2015
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Punishment vs. Discipline: Punishment
• Penalty • Judicial term• Inflict pain• God = Judge
Discipline • Training • Term of mercy • Correct behavior• God = Father
Class 7
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Discipline:
“Training expected to produce a specific character, or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement or self-control”
Class 7
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Suffering Under Persecution:
• Global citizens
• Demands for
allegiance
• New covenant• Its offense • Its nature
Class 7
Trading My Sorrows
March 8, 2015
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Suffering – Mental Framework:
• Is God good?• Is God sovereign?• Is God unfair?• Does God owe us a persecution-free life?• Do we know everything God knows?• Is God trustworthy?• Can God bring good out of persecution?• Can we trust Him to bring good in this
circumstance?
Class 7
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March 8, 2015
Suffering – The Response:
• Confirm your salvation• Preach the truth to yourself • Examine your life • Pray, meditate, fast • Apply the lessons:• God loves you• God desires your highest good• Thank God • Worship God • Cry out to God• Trust God
• Get help from the body of Christ• Seek counsel • Continue praying
Class 7
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Summary of Lessons 1 - 7
God is good, God is sovereign, so can trust Himto accomplish good in our circumstances.
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Microscopic Differences Diverging Over Time
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The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Deuteronomy 29:29
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Possible Good Purposes in Suffering• Symptom of Life in the “U”
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• Punishment
Possible Good Purposes in Suffering
March 15, 2015
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Possible Good Purposes in Suffering• Other (Dross-Removal / Sanctification)
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Possible Good Purposes in Suffering• Other (Leash-Jerking)
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Possible Good Purposes in Suffering• Other (Cosmic Lasik)
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Possible Good Purposes in Suffering• Other (For Others)
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Possible Good Purposes in Suffering• Other (Unknown Purpose)
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Trading My Sorrows
• Symptom of Life in the “U”• Punishment• Discipline• Other• Dross Removal/Sanctification• Testimony• Leash-Jerking• Cosmic Lasik• For Others• Unknown Purposes
Possible Good Purposes in Suffering
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Bottom Line:
1. God sends suffering for OUR ETERNAL GOOD.
2. We might not understand “Why”, but we know “Who”.
Trading My
Sorrows
March 15, 2015
Spring Creek Bible Church
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Discovering what the Bible says about suffering and evil
In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,God leads His dear children along;Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet,God leads His dear children along.
(Refrain)Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but all through the blood;Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long.
Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,God leads His dear children along;Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,God leads His dear children along.
Refrain
God Leads His Dear Children
March 15, 2015
Though sorrows befall us and evils oppose,God leads His dear children along;Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,God leads His dear children along.
(Refrain)Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but all through the blood;Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,In the night season and all the day long.
Away from the mire, and away from the clay,God leads His dear children along;Away up in glory, eternity’s day,God leads His dear children along.
Refrain
March 15, 2015