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MUSIC & SCRIPTURE

Sing to the King – The Best of Passion by Candi Pearson (Passion)

King of Glory – Hello Love by Chris Tomlin

In Your Presence (Deuteronomy 31:6) – Nothing is Wasted by Elevation Worship

Blessed Be the Name (Job 1:21) – Sacred Revolution by Matt Redman (Passion)

Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) – See The Morning by Chris Tomlin

TEACHING: Ruth: A Story of God’s Redemptive Love, Part 2

Both Ruth & Naomi experienced seasons of famine, departure, harvest and return – but one returned full of faith, the other full of bitterness. The mystery of pain & suffering in the hands of a sovereign & loving God should lead us not to bitterness, but to greater faith in Him.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS

1. What is one thing from this message that you hope to discuss as a group?
2. If God is good and sovereign, why does He allow suffering? Have you ever had a season in life where you struggled to reconcile the sovereignty/goodness of God with the suffering of a painful circumstance? What happened?
3. Read and discuss Ruth, chapter 1. With whom do you relate to more – Ruth or Naomi? How would you describe Naomi’s spiritual state? How would you describe Ruth’s?
4. What role does suffering and pain play in the life of a Christ-follower?
5. Read and discuss 1 Corinthians 13:12. How might this verse encourage Naomi? What other verses can you think of that would encourage her away from bitterness and toward deeper faith?
6. How does the Gospel of Jesus Christ provide context for our pain and redeem our suffering?
7. Is there an area of pain in your life that has lead you to bitterness toward God or others? What would it look like for you to rest in God’s grace in that area? Spend some time in prayer with your group about that.