Bayleaf Baptist in Raleigh, NC posted a bit of LifeWay material for this week’s lesson “Prepare for Suffering”. On cursory analysis, we prepare for suffering using the same strategy we’d use to prepare for any coming difficulty. For example, a bear prepares for winter by storing body fat in the fall. From a spiritual perspective, what reserve does a Christian strengthen, or store believing that persecution is sure to come?
The short answers are to prepare by assimilating God’s Word, establishing Christian friendships, and maintaining a close walk with Jesus Christ. All of these will contribute to sustaining faith when difficult times come. A handout similar to this one might be a helpful tool for this lesson. Members could complete it as you teach.
Sonshine posted an in-depth set of study questions for this lesson, and Manchester Baptist Church, Manchester, MO, posted the shorter list below:
About what should Christians be passionate? (3:13)
For what might others ask Christians to give a defense? (3:15b)
Where is Jesus now? (3:22)
How should believers live the rest of their lives? (4:2)
In a sense, we are always preparing for some eventuality. How are you preparing to teach this week’s lesson? Do you rehearse your lesson presentation?
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