Discussion Questions for "The Storm," Ep. 6 "Questions About Suffering" (City on a Hill Productions)

The Storm, City on a Hill Productions, featuring Kyle Idleman

Here are some discussion questions that can accompany The Storm, Episode 6, "Questions About Suffering."

1. What one or two things stood out to you about this video?

2. When has suffering or pain caused you to question the goodness of God? What about the existence of God?

3. Why is it hard for us to understand that God often does not intervene in the laws of nature?

4. What is a good response to those who raise questions about God not being powerful enough to counterbalance (or prevent) suffering, or who think He is indifferent? What do you say to people who think that God causes suffering?

5. What comfort can we take from Job's question of God, "Why me?" (Job 38:12-21) 

6. Reassurance for those who are suffering: "You are not alone," "I know how you feel," "God knows how you feel," "Pain has purpose," and "The pain will soon be over."   

7. What is the greatest comfort to those who are suffering? What is our response to those around us when they experience suffering?"

8. What questions about suffering do you still have?

Verses to keep in mind: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 8:28-29, 2 Samuel 12:16-20, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 21:3-4.

Next week: Episode 7: Questions About Prayer

Discussion Questions for "The Storm, Ep. 5 "Questions About Jesus (Part 2)" (City on a Hill Productions)

The Storm, City on a Hill Productions, featuring Kyle Idleman

Here are some discussion questions that can accompany The Storm, Episode 5, "Questions About Jesus (Part 2)."

1. At any point in your life have you wrestled with Jesus' statement from John 14:6 ("I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to Father except through me.")?

2. Did you ever believe that there were "many ways to God?" What would you say to someone who claimed this?

3. Did you ever find yourself facing the "Wrong Way" sign? When did you know that you were on the "One Way" sign?

4. Why are Jesus' claims not arrogant, but authoritative?

5. Read Ephesians 2:8-9. Now read James 2:14-17 and verse 26. Why do we feel as we must do something of our own accord and will to gain our salvation?

6. Read Acts 2:27-38, then 8:35-38. What are we supposed to do if we want to become a Christian? Is baptizing "doing?" (Luke 23:39-43)

7. What did you think about Kyle's analogy about being invited to a party at the White House? Have you ever thought about finding a different way to "get to God?" Why is it acceptable that there only be one way (or road) to God?

8. What questions about Jesus do you still have?


Next week: Episode 6: Questions About Jesus, Part 2