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Free Topical Bible Study Lesson on

Suffering

Lesson SUF003– Small Group Bible Study on Suffering

STEP 1 - STUDY THE TEXT

Look up the following Scriptures. When reading these verses ask yourself the following questions:

    1. Who is talking/writing?
    2. Who is the audience?
    3. What do these verses have to say about our main topic?
James 1:2-4
Galatians 6:7-9
Hebrews 12:6
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STEP 2- READING ASSIGNMENT

Read the following article that relates to our topical Bible study.

Back Door Blessing
By Charles R. Swindoll

So I asked, "How does a person get wisdom? I realize we are to be men of wisdom, but few people ever talk about how it is acquired." His answer was quick and to the point: "Pain." Read Article This article should take less than 5 minutes to read






Important Tip! For Optimal Learning and Comprehension, Print the article and grab your highlighter.

As you read the article, highlight the sentences, statements or paragraphs that you find most profound, confusing, revolutionary, fundamental or inspiring.  Mark each highlight with the reason you choose it.  Use the corresponding word or letter. P = Profound , C = Confusing , R = Revolutionary , F = Fundamental , I = Inspiring.

After you have done this for the entire article, force yourself to narrow your favorite sentences, statements or paragraphs down to your top 5. Then top 3. Then 1. This will prepare you for in-depth group discussion.

Not only will this technique improve overall reading comprehension, but will act as a discussion outline for your small group.  This method also provides a jump start if you choose to do a written summary of the article.

 

STEP 3- DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Answer the following questions after reading the article above:

  1. Reflect on your darkest hour of adversity in your past. Did your response demonstrate faith, love for God and for others, Christ-like character, values, commitment, priorities, etc.? In what ways did you succeed or fall short?


  2. What was your favorite verse quoted in the article and why?


  3. List five keywords that would describe what this article is about.


  4. Give a real life example that illustrates the main point of this article.


  5. Do you think the subject of Suffering is widely understood among Christians today? Elaborate.


  6. In what ways does this article resonate with you personally?

 

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Class readings are presented in variable lengths as indicated by the SM - MED - LG - XL ratings. Each article will be ranked by these symbols and should give you an idea about the time committment needed to finish the reading assignment. If you think you don't have 5 minutes to spare, click here.