2. FINDING FAITH
at ground zero

3. The Search for Answers in the Midst of
Life’s Pain

4. -Why do good
People suffer? _________________

5. 13 Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?

6. Evil in the world
Evil in mankind
Evil in us

7. -How should we respond to suffering?
__________________

8. 14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it…

9. …So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats
…So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. 15Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life.

10. Know that God will
Reward You
Worship God

11. -What should we do to help those who are questioning?
______________

12. 15…And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.

13. Prepare our hearts
and minds
to answer.

14. 16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way
16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear…

15. With gentleness
With respect
Without fear
Without worry

16. -What will be the result of our response?
______________

17. 16…Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live…

18. Haters will be silenced
God will be glorified
Others will be drawn
to Christ.

20. -Where is God when we are suffering?
_________________

21. 12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers…

22. His eyes are on you.
He hears your cry.

23. -What is the result
of suffering?
_________________

24.  17 Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants…

25. The Point:
Sometimes we’re
called to suffer.

26. Endurance, Character
Hope, Love
Relationship

27. 18 Christ suffered for our sins once for all time
18 Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners…

28. …to bring you safely home to God
…to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.

29. Will you trust the one who suffered
Action Points:
Will you trust the one who suffered
for you?

30. Will you prepare your response for those questioning?
Action Points:
Will you prepare your response for those questioning?

31. Will you respond with gentleness and respect?
Action Points:
Will you respond with gentleness and respect?

32. Will you bring hope to those who are suffering?
Action Points:
Will you bring hope to those who are suffering?

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