ANNOUNCEMENT: Bethel will only hold a 10:30 AM worship service at Bethel Fergus Falls today. All Sunday School, confirmation, ministry activities and other worship services are CANCELLED at BOTH CAMPUSES.

How could a loving God allow pain and suffering?

Jan 23, 2022  •  Pastor Dave Foss

Worship Songs:
- Death Was Arrested - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMsMiluCUUI
- He Will Hold Me Fast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=936BapRFHaQ

Discussion Questions:
1. Remember that Alpha question with me: If there is a God and you could ask one question, and you were guaranteed an answer, what would you ask him? Well, what would you ask him?
2. Does your pain and suffering make it harder to believe in God’s love for you or power to rescue you?
3. Share your reflections on this scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
4. What do you think is the best response to the mystery of why or how a loving God allows pain and suffering?

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