*Today's message was pre-recorded prior to Sunday.*
We all face trials and tribulations. Jesus did say that in this world we will have troubles. What are God's purposes in allowing them in our lives? We will be exploring two of His purposes in this message.
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also as PDF download above)
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WARM UP
What are two challenging things that you've had to deal with in your life?
READ
Genesis 37:17-20; Genesis 39:4, 20-23; Genesis 41: 14-16, 39-43; Hebrews 12: 5-11; Psalms 66: 10-12
MAIN POINTS/TAKEAWAY
1. God allows trials for our good.
2. He uses them to develop us for our calling/future ministry.
3. He uses trials to discipline us.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. What is God allowing in your life to prepare you for your calling/ministry?
2. Is God allowing something in your life to discipline you?
3. What needs to change in your attitude about your trials?
APPLICATION
1. Ask God to show you what trials He's allowing in your life to develop you for your calling/ministry or to discipline you. Also ask Him how He's using the trials to accomplish either or both of these things.
2. Ask God to help you to have the right attitude about your trials.
FOR MENTORING
Ask your mentor to support you in prayer as you go through these trials in order that you might learn the lessons that you need to and that you may have the right attitude.