It's easy for us to question where God is in the midst of hardships. Is there a particular area in your current reality in which you've found yourself asking this question?
Pastor Jonathan explains that despite what some may believe, COVID-19 is NOT the judgement or wrath of God. Does this line up with the view of God you grew up with? How about your current view of God?
When it comes to suffering, Jesus either healed it or walked with people through it. Share examples of this, either from the life of Jesus or your own personal experience.
While we are currently in a season we've never experienced before, history is filled with periods marked by crisis. We are not the first to cry out, "How long, Lord?". Discuss your reactions to this.
God is either absent from our difficulties or He is present in them. How does the life of Jesus indicate God's presence in hardships? How does the cross itself reflect this?
In light of the personal hardships we are all facing, it may be tempting to assume we are separated from God's love. Carefully read through the following passage and share with your Group members what you're finding to be most significant in these words.