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Week Nine: How To Handle Hard Times in Love Often after we have done a good thing for God or for others we are surprised to find out that it is misunderstood, not appreciated, or used against us because others become jealous or don't understand. Jesus did many miracles and was told to leave, was spoken harshly about afterwards, was accused of having a demon and so on. Should we be so surprised if after doing something good for God we get attacked? No, but we need to understand how to deal with these hard times should they come. This week is learning about how to deal with hard times after doing good things! The word teaches us to overcome evil with good Lets' take a look at this as we read of others that have utilized this in their life. Read 1 Samuel 17:32-58 What questions did you have after reading this? __________________________________________________________________________________ Answer the following questions:How many times have you done a good thing for someone and only trouble came because of it?_________________________________________________________________________________How did you deal with it?_________________________________________________________________________________ Read 1 Samuel 24:1-22 What questions did you have after reading this?_______________________________________________________________ Answer the following questions:What would you do if you were David?_________________________________________________________________________________ Has anyone ever been jealous of you? What did you do?_________________________________________________________________________________ What should our reaction to hard times be?_________________________________________________________________________________ All through life we will be tested to prove that we really are who we say that we are. When we tell others about Christ or even demonstrate Christian principles in our lives others are watching. We need to understand that we have clouds of witnesses around us so that we can succeed. Because of this many might put us to the test, mocking God is not a new thing and persecuting His children has not changed either, this is something that occurs and will continue to occur and we must be prepared to handle these times by not giving the enemy the victory and showing grace and mercy to the perpetrators of these acts. Our faith in God will play a vital role in our reaction to unbelievers. The role that faith plays: Read Mathew 8:19-27 What questions did you have after reading this? _____________________________________________________________________ Answer the following questions:Will hard times come when we follow Jesus?________________________________________________________________________________What did the disciples have to little of?__________________________________________________________________________________To whom did the disciples call out to?_________________________________________________________________________________Read Mark 11:20-26 What questions did you have after reading this? ________________________________________________________________________ Answer the following questions:What do you have to do when you pray before you can receive?________________________________________________________________________Why is faith so important in times of difficulty?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Jesus Christ is the author and finisher of our faith as we read in Hebrews and as we draw near to Jesus our faith will increase. Sometimes in difficult times we may be found asking God to increase our faith lest we should falter. What things can we do to increase our faith levels? __________________________________________________________________ Read Mathew 5:38-48 What questions did you have after reading this? __________________________________________________________________ Answer the following questions: In times past how did people treat their enemies?___________________________________________________________________ When Jesus came what did he teach about enemies? ________________________________________________________________ I have often heard and even said myself: "It is easier said then done!" What are we to do when we feel like we can't do it? According to Psalm 55:22? Read Romans 12:17-21 What questions did you have after reading this? _________________________________________________________________ Answer the following questions: Why is it important to be honest to all people?__________________________________________________________________ What should you do for your enemies?___________________________________________________________________ Memory verses test 9: Mathew 6:12 “Forgive us our…” Mathew 18:22 “Jesus said unto them, I say not unto thee, until seven times: but …” 2Corinthians 2:8 “Wherefore I beseech you that you confirm…” 1John 1:6 “If we say that we have fellowship with him, …”
Finish the following verses and repeat them until the are easily repeated. Memory verses: 1Samuel 17:45 "thou cometh to me with a sword, and with a spear: but I come to thee in..." 1Samuel 24:12 "The Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord..." Mathew 8:22 "Follow me and let the dead..." Mathew 8:26 "Why are ye so fearful? O ye..." Mathew 5:39 "But I say unto you, that ye resist not..." Thank you for participating in this week's class, if you have any questions or would like to make a comment please email to us using the feedback form provided below. God bless you!
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