Big Idea
God gives us joy in the middle of trials
Key Verses
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV
1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion:Greetings.2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:1-4 ESV
3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.Romans 5:3-5 ESV
J High Questions
Do you like roller coasters or do you hate them? What is your favorite ride?
Has anyone ever told you not to be upset about something? What was that experience like?
What makes it hard for us to have joy in the middle of our trials?
Read Romans 12:12. Which one of these three things can you work on this week?
High School Questions
Do you like roller coasters or do you hate them? What is your favorite ride?
Has anyone ever told you not to be upset about something? What was that experience like?
Read James 1:2-4. How can you recognize the value of a trial when you are in the middle of it?
Trevor said, “Instead of complaining and feeling discouraged, thank God!” How can you live this out in your life this week?