What We’re Learning: Explore God
Apologetics: Who is God? How do I know?

Week 3: Week of February 21, 2021
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  • QUESTION: Why does God allow pain and suffering?
  • MAIN POINTS: (1) Suffering is a consequence of sin in the world.       (2) We are not alone in our suffering.
  • MAIN SCRIPTURE(S): Romans 5:12; Isaiah 43:1-2
  • JESUS CONNECTION: Jesus chose to go through brutal pain and suffering because He knew He was the only one who could rescue us from our sin.
  • OTHER RELATED SCRIPTURES: Genesis 3, 1 John 16:33 & 1 Peter 3:18
  • SECONDARY TEACHING POINTS:
    • Jesus has overcome pain, suffering, death, sin – all of it!
  • Discussion Guide

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