The Vineyard Church
Why did God let this happen?
Pastor Mark Pope September 12/13, 2020
Locations & Times
The Vineyard Church
16219 Jackson Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA
Saturday 5:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:50 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
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Stay Connected
Keep up to date with the latest details at www.thevineyard.info
To receive text updates, text "UPDATE" to 574-318-3068
"Why, God?" Moments
If you are good and powerful why is this happening?
If you are good and powerful why is this happening?
"Why do bad things happen to good people?"
"How can God be real if He let me lose my mom to suicide?"
"Why did my baby die?"
"How can God be real if He let me lose my mom to suicide?"
"Why did my baby die?"
Question:
Why is God allowing this tragedy in my life?
Why is God allowing this tragedy in my life?
Main Point #1
Tragedy is better understood by...
Acknowledging God's bigger picture.
Tragedy is better understood by...
Acknowledging God's bigger picture.
Subpoint:
God often prioritizes his master plan over an individual's collateral damage.
God often prioritizes his master plan over an individual's collateral damage.
Question:
How aware am I of the bigger picture?
How aware am I of the bigger picture?
Main Point #2
Tragedy is better understood by...
recognizing evil intentioned people.
Tragedy is better understood by...
recognizing evil intentioned people.
Subpoint:
God is not the villain in this story.
God is not the villain in this story.
God is NOT the author and source of our pain!
Subpoint:
An important equalizer of confusing moments is the available presence of a personal God.
An important equalizer of confusing moments is the available presence of a personal God.
Giving at The Vineyard
We don't pass a plate for tithes and offerings here at Vineyard, but we do believe that giving back through our finances is an important way to worship Jesus.
http://www.thevineyard.org/give