Faith Lutheran Church
GO DEEPER Study and Reflection Questions 7/24
It's become more obvious than ever these days. We live in a messed up, troubled world. Terrorism, murder, brutality, cop killing, cops being killed, political chaos, economic uncertainty, and the list goes on. Jesus once said, "In this world you will have trouble. . .". He wasn't kidding! Do you get depressed by it all? Ever feel like giving up? Let's allow the Preacher (from the book of Ecclesiastes) to teach us a better way to suffer through struggles and difficult times.
Locations & Times
Faith Lutheran - Oakville & Columbia
6101 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129, USA
Sunday 7:00 AM
Open It (for groups)
In what area of your life could you strive to achieve more balance this week?
In what area of your life could you strive to achieve more balance this week?
July 24 Ecclesiastes 6:10-12
Without God’s Word, how effectively can you advise others or show them how to act? What is your answer to Solomon’s two questions in verse 12?
Without God’s Word, how effectively can you advise others or show them how to act? What is your answer to Solomon’s two questions in verse 12?
July 25 Ecclesiastes 7:1-6
How should the fact that God has made both the good times and the bad times affect the way you view and live your life? How has the reality of death taught you to spend your life well?
How should the fact that God has made both the good times and the bad times affect the way you view and live your life? How has the reality of death taught you to spend your life well?
July 26 Ecclesiastes 7:7-14
Why did Solomon counsel against comparing today with some wonderful past? How do you feel when you see good people suffering and bad people prospering? Why?
Why did Solomon counsel against comparing today with some wonderful past? How do you feel when you see good people suffering and bad people prospering? Why?
July 27 John 15:2
Although you have already been cleansed by God’s forgiveness, why are you daily in need of repentance and spiritual growth? In what way has God been removing “dead” or useless pieces from your character?
Although you have already been cleansed by God’s forgiveness, why are you daily in need of repentance and spiritual growth? In what way has God been removing “dead” or useless pieces from your character?
July 28 Romans 8:18
What does God promise to you that can make any suffering bearable? How has suffering affected your relationship with Christ?
What does God promise to you that can make any suffering bearable? How has suffering affected your relationship with Christ?
July 29 Romans 8:28
How does God work in all the situations and events of your life? How are you being wise trusting that God works things out for good?
How does God work in all the situations and events of your life? How are you being wise trusting that God works things out for good?
July 30 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
How does Paul encourage you to carry on despite difficulty? What makes it difficult for you to fix your attention and hope on Christ?
How does Paul encourage you to carry on despite difficulty? What makes it difficult for you to fix your attention and hope on Christ?
Live It
In this life it feels like we’re suffering a lot. Examples range from police shootings, terrorist attacks, and global uncertainty, to cancers, financial hardships, and tough times. God’s Word teaches that there is hope to be found in life’s struggles. Are you ready to admit you’re not God and learn to trust him through suffering?
In this life it feels like we’re suffering a lot. Examples range from police shootings, terrorist attacks, and global uncertainty, to cancers, financial hardships, and tough times. God’s Word teaches that there is hope to be found in life’s struggles. Are you ready to admit you’re not God and learn to trust him through suffering?