GET REAL! Real Problems

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, January 10, 2016.  To get the most from these questions, view the service by going to http://www.nashvillechurch.com and clicking on “Streaming.”  From there you can watch or listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on participating a small group study, click on "Life Groups" at the top of www.nashvillechurch.com.

Fellowship:

Icebreaker:

What is one challenge you are facing in 2016?

How can your group help you with it?

Scripture:

John 16:33; Romans 5:3-5, 8:16-17; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 3:12

Lesson:

As a child I remember my mother singing, “On Zion’s Hill.”  We all knew when she started singing “And when I’ve passed this vale of sorrow, I’ll dwell upon the other side,” it was not a good time to bother her.  We have all had those days when the problems of this life seem overwhelming and we want to “dwell on Zion’s Hill.”  Let’s get real!  We were never promised freedom from problems.  Actually, Jesus told us to expect them.

Why did Jesus warn us about problems?  (John 16:33)

Why is it necessary for us to suffer?  (Romans 8:16-17; Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 3:12)

What helps you deal with problems?

How do you keep your perspective when in the midst of trouble?

How do other Christians help you?

What good can come from problems?  (Romans 5:3-5)

Discuss our response to problems:

1.       Commit that with God’s help and by His grace, you will bring glory to God and honor Christ in and through this difficult.

2.       Pray and seek God’s direction.

3.       Ask for wisdom from God.

4.       Commit to solve this challenge God’s way. (No short cuts!)

5.       Humble yourself before the Lord.

6.       Be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

7.       Maintain joy in the Lord.

Prayer: