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Today’s Topic: Carrying One Another’s Burdens

GUEST: Bruce Southerland, Manchester Christian Church

OVERVIEW: Often people ask “why do bad things happen to good people? And why does a God who Is supposed to be good let these bad things happen? Isn’t He all powerful? Isn’t he everywhere and capable of knowing and doing anything? How should we grieve with others?”

When asked one of these questions, consider these points:

-  We must respect the question (and the person asking the question)

-  Don’t get ahead of god’s gentle leading

-  Genuinely listen to the person. Don’t focus on a quick fix

-  Invite them into a space where you can explore this question together

-  Try to discern where god is in this moment

-  Do not talk people out of their pain

-  Pain and suffering are relational issues.

-  Suffering is bearing pain alone

-  Galatians 6:2 “carry each others’ burdens and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

-  Carry one another’s burdens – this is the gospel! Love others by walking with them.

Helpful Resources

Video: Bible Project - Job

Book: GraceFull by Dorena Williamson

Book: It will be okay: trusting God through fear and change by Lysa TerKeurst

Podcast: The Bible Recap - Job

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