Compassion Moves to the Helpless


Summary: Storms reveal what’s underneath the surface of our lives.  This storm further reveals Jesus.  What kind of Lord do you follow?

Questions:

  1. What was your last life crisis and what did it stir up in your heart and mind?
  1. What’s your first reaction when a crisis hits? When do you admit that you are finite, limited, and – on your own – helpless?
  1. Jesus is a Lord who comes with authority. What are the implications of his authority? Do you trust him?
  1. Jesus gives what HE thinks is best; he doesn’t help us like a personal assistant might. How can He do this? What is difficult about accepting this?
  1. And YET – Jesus still rises up to help the helpless. Do you struggle to believe this? Why or why not?  What areas are you asking him to move in?