Confidence because we know God works

Reading Romans 8:28-30 highlights a one big difference in facing life’s challenges with or without God and that’s the confidence one can have that God is working in ALL situations. Trey Turner writes, “Paul says the thought should not linger which says, ‘God cannot use this incident.’ Instead, affirming, ‘God will see me through and I will be more than I am now.’” Troy Bush explains it this way, “God reveals to us that He is personally involved in our lives, keeping us in an intimate relationship with Himself.” Troy challenges us to explain what “good” in verse 28 really refers to?

The LifeWay Leader Guide for this week’s lesson “Loved by God” from Romans 8:28-39 sums up Step 2 as “No worries.” To discuss verses 28-30, try using a PPT slide with the image “Through Him With Him In Him” as a tool to draw out interaction with members. For example, post up the painting and ask the class to read the designated verses silently. Then ask how elements of the painting relate to the verses.