Bastille
Song: Pompeii
By: Sarah Taylor
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Teaching Point:
Struggles may come, but Christ has overcome!
Opening Discussion:
Does it ever feel like life is just too much? Ever wish you were somewhere else? Ever just long for escape?
Imagine you could be anywhere in the world – where would you want be?
Discussion:
Bastille raises the same theme is the song “Pompeii.” Sometimes it feels like the walls are crumbling down around you, that the rain is moving in and there’s no glimpse of the sun on the horizon. The question “How can I be an optimist about this?” plagues you. You have to wonder if life can and ever will get better.
Scripture doesn’t ever promise we’ll have a life of ease and pleasure. In fact it’s just the opposite. In John 16:33 Jesus declares, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
We can’t assume that being a Christian makes us immune to life’s troubles. There is one thing that being a Christian does bring us, though – a hope for a future brighter than the present. We can crumble under the
pressure of life, try to escape or cower in fear. Or we can face life’s trials with determination and strength.
As Hebrews 12 notes, “And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on
Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Take a minute and consider a situation in your life – maybe you’re arguing with a friend or maybe your family life is in turmoil. How can you use your faith to face those situations head-on?
Conclusion:
It can be easy to feel like life is too much – like you’re not equipped to handle all that life throws at you. As troubles arise, don’t cower in fear stand strong in your faith and remember the courage and strength Christ exhibited in his own struggles toward the cross. Be optimistic in Christ’s conquering act of love!
Song: Pompeii
By: Sarah Taylor
[email protected]
Teaching Point:
Struggles may come, but Christ has overcome!
Opening Discussion:
Does it ever feel like life is just too much? Ever wish you were somewhere else? Ever just long for escape?
Imagine you could be anywhere in the world – where would you want be?
Discussion:
Bastille raises the same theme is the song “Pompeii.” Sometimes it feels like the walls are crumbling down around you, that the rain is moving in and there’s no glimpse of the sun on the horizon. The question “How can I be an optimist about this?” plagues you. You have to wonder if life can and ever will get better.
Scripture doesn’t ever promise we’ll have a life of ease and pleasure. In fact it’s just the opposite. In John 16:33 Jesus declares, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
We can’t assume that being a Christian makes us immune to life’s troubles. There is one thing that being a Christian does bring us, though – a hope for a future brighter than the present. We can crumble under the
pressure of life, try to escape or cower in fear. Or we can face life’s trials with determination and strength.
As Hebrews 12 notes, “And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on
Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Take a minute and consider a situation in your life – maybe you’re arguing with a friend or maybe your family life is in turmoil. How can you use your faith to face those situations head-on?
Conclusion:
It can be easy to feel like life is too much – like you’re not equipped to handle all that life throws at you. As troubles arise, don’t cower in fear stand strong in your faith and remember the courage and strength Christ exhibited in his own struggles toward the cross. Be optimistic in Christ’s conquering act of love!