Pivotal Moments and Providential Relationships
Every individual will have a time in their life that they never saw coming. It could be a job loss, a challenging health issue, and sometimes a relationship conflict. We call these instances Pivotal Moments. Funny thing is, not every Pivotal Moment is bad nor does every moment blind side you. Think of a these moments; marriage, birth of a new baby or accepting a new job. These are all good things as you experience an inevitable shift in your life. The question we need to ask is this, “Am I moving towards God or away from God?” The beautiful thing about God is, in the hardest times, or the best of times, God will and does send someone to help us in the form of a Providential Relationship.
Discussion topics
- When you read John 11, and when you heard the message from Pastor David on Sunday, was there something new that you heard or read in the story?
- When it comes to the concept of Pivotal Moments, how would you describe Pivotal Moments in your own words? Have you recently, or are currently experiencing a Pivotal Moment? If so, what is it? Have you moved closer to God or farther away from Him?
- In your own words what is a Providential Relationship? When have you experienced this type of a relationship? Have you been a Providential Relationship to someone? If so, share with us.
- Read and discuss John 11:11-15 – 11 – After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.” 12 His disciples replied, “Lord, if he sleeps, he will get better.” 13 Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep. 14 So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
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