Women's Small Group

  Watch this video 5 of 6: What Happened on Easter Reflect & Discuss 1. Quoting pastor and theologian Tim Keller, J.D. said, “In light of the resurrection, we should be willing to doubt our doubts”—or trust God more than our doubts. They “are not the definitive argument against God” as we may think they are.  Have you ever experienced doubts about God or his goodness? If so, what were they? What could it look like for you to doubt your doubts? 2. Since Jesus is alive, our doubts don’t have to rattle us—we can trust that he has satisfying answers to our questions, even if we don’t know the answers yet. Read Romans 11:33–36. Paul shows us in this passage how to respond to the things we can’t yet understand about God.  How would you describe Paul’s attitude in this passage? What could it mean for you to accept the things you don’t understand based on the idea that Jesus is alive? 3. Not only is our suffering temporary, but God is at work in it. Read 2 Corinthians 4:17-18...

  Watch this video: Who Does Jesus Hang Out With, and Why? Discussion Read John 1:14.  What’s your reaction to Jesus being full of grace and truth? In what ways does it comfort you that Jesus is full of both grace and truth? For what reasons? Read John 4:1-26. In their interaction, Jesus pointed out the woman’s relationship woes, which may seem insensitive or harsh to us. So, J.D. asked: “Why would Jesus expose her like this?” He answered that to heal her wounds, Jesus had to reveal them first. In light of JD's answer, comment on these three scenarios:     1. Fully known but not fully loved     2. Fully loved but not fully known     3. Fully loved and fully known