Sermon Questions
What does it mean to share in Jesus’ sufferings? Why do we gladly suffer?What is glory? How is it linked to suffering?Groaning and Glory #1: Creation
What is wrong with the universe?What does creation long for? Why?Why is it that creation groans?How does the state of creation speak to the human experience without God?What is it that brings meaning and purpose to both creation and people?Groaning and Glory #2: Christians
What do Christians recognise about the world that non-Christians can’t?Why is it that Christians groan?What keeps us going even though we endure and suffer?Explain the concept of eager patience.Groaning and Glory #3: God!
Why does the Spirit groan?How does the Spirit intercede for us?What is the will of God?What 5 vital reminders does 8:28 give to us this side of eternity?How is God’s love described in 8:29?What has gone chosen us for (29)Explore how God’s sovereignty and human responsibility are related.Theological argument aside: why does Paul write 26-30.
Bringing it home
What have I learnt about God?What have I learnt about myself/my world?What difference will this make in my life?