The School of Hard Knocks – In the Trial

Everyone in life will go through hard times and that has never been more true than right now in the time we are living in. Lives have been disrupted, finances have been unsure, relationships have been tested, and who we are as a people have been questioned. In seasons like this is it possible to find joy and wouldn’t it be a shame to have all this pain without any gain?Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, James 1:2-5

Discussion Topics:

1. When it comes to life now, with all that is happening in the world around you, how are you feeling? I want to encourage you to make this personal and not get off on soapbox rants involving politics, news or social agenda. The questions is: how have you been doing with all the changes happening in the world?
2. Read Proverbs 23:7. Pastor said on Sunday that the raw materials of your thoughts will be the building materials for your life. What are your thoughts about that scripture and Pastor’s statement? How does it apply to you?
3. Read and discuss James 1:2-5. How can you find joy in a trial? What is the purpose of a trial? What trial are you currently in and what do yo think God is trying to teach you? How is your faith doing in the trial?