Conclude Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson "Acknowledge That Life Seems Unfair" with the observation that everything that happens can be traced back to the omnipotent, omniscient God. Discuss with members the possible reactions to this thought-provoking fact.
In Behind a Frowning Providence, John Murray connects the dots from the “unknowable why” behind some suffering to the future glory to be revealed in heaven. I particularly liked his point that we get stuck in the disquieted, non-submissive state of second causes (ie. find someone, or something to blame), and fail to worship a God who is worthy of our sufferings.
When you have problems are you more interested in getting rid of them or in finding God’s purpose in allowing them?
P.S. Read Marty Duren’s blog about the factors influencing the outcome of the upset voting at the recent Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Greensboro, N.C. His comments about the role of blogging interest me since I blog (here).
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