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So how in the world can “suffering” and the “glory of God” be compatible? Why would a believer suffer?

Session 7

“Glory’s Companion” Part 2

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https://content.lessons.church/files/study/IVlK0B-Wx73/cZ68-JeYsp0/Mesmerized (Rand Gariss) 2021.pdf?dt=1661523009734

Randy Gariss explores the concept of glory in Scripture, discussing how it is seen, shared, and accompanied by suffering. The study delves into the attributes of God associated with His glory and explores the reasons why not everyone sees His glory. It also examines the role of the church in manifesting God's glory and addresses the connection between suffering and God's glory. The study concludes by discussing the future glory that is yet to be revealed and the hope it offers to believers.

Mesmerized: A Study of Glory in the Scripture

 Randy Gariss explores the concept of glory in Scripture, discussing its manifestation, sharing, and connection to suffering, while offering hope in the future glory yet to be revealed.

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So how in the world can “suffering” and the “glory of God” be compatible? 

Why would a believer suffer? We suffer because it is a broken world. We suffer because we love people on Christ’s behalf. But there must be more at play than just those answers.

Looking at suffering through the story of Job.

- Job suffers greatly (Job 1 and 2)

- God does appear. (Job 38) - Instead of answering Job he begins to ask Job questions.

  - Do you understand my power?

  - What if God’s wisdom is as high and great as his power?

- Job says, “I shut and cover my mouth”. (Job 40)

What if there is more behind the “veil” than I know?

There are 3 general categories where you see suffering and God’s wisdom at work.

- God uses suffering to purify and redeem Jonah’s own life. (Book of Jonah)

- God uses Joseph’s suffering for the saving of other lives. (Genesis 37-50)

- And Job’s life and suffering has encouraged us and helped us to better see God and his glory.

Can you thank me that I trust you with this experience, even if I never tell you why?”

“Glory’s Companion” Part 2

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