Suffering frequently appears to be meaningless and random, causing us to doubt whether God is good or even if he exists. But the Bible’s vision of salvation is that God is joining our suffering to his own suffering in Jesus, and working through it to bring about the renewal of all things.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Epistle reading is from Romans 8:28–30
- Holy Gospel is from Matthew 15:21–28
Hymns:
- When Trials Come
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740 - When Peace, like a River
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Text by Horatio G. Spafford
Tune by Philip P. Bliss
Public domain - I Need Thee Every Hour
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Text by Annie S. Hawks and Robert Lowry
Tune by Robert Lowry
Public domain - Oh, How Good It Is
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Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ross Holmes, and Stuart Townend
© 2012 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
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