Episode Surviving a Death Sentence
Have you ever received a death sentence? Perhaps . . . we have many listeners from prisons in our world who cling to the hope of Jesus in the face of death. Some wrongly sentenced and unfairly treated. Some of us might be facing a literal death sentence of suffering in illness. Then, many of us experience a more figurative death sentence in terms of a call placed over our lives to commit to a cause, a person, a job, an illness, a plight that we did not choose but was chosen for us and we know we must yield to its presence. The apostle Paul writes about a combination of a literal and figurative death sentence in his second letter to the church in Corinth and surprises us with lessons not just about how to survive—but how to cooperate with God’s overarching purposes in these places where we find ourselves living out our lives.
Chapter 1
Have you received news that felt like a death sentence—the loss of a loved one, the end of a job or friendship, a health diagnosis? Suffering can often feel like a death sentence—like life will never be the same again. Throughout his life, the apostle Paul endured many such hardships. So join the group as they explore how his suffering changed him . . . and his view of God. Elisa Morgan leads Daniel Ryan Day, Rasool Berry, and Vivian Mabuni through a study called “Surviving a Death Sentence.”
Chapter 2
Have you questioned how there can be so much suffering in a world created by a good and loving and all-powerful God? Many people have wrestled with thoughts like this throughout time. But the apostle Paul shares a powerful perspective about what God is doing during these challenging times in our lives. Join the Discover the Word group to discover what Paul found in God during his struggles and why it’s so important to all of us.
Chapter 3
What do you want most when you’re struggling through one of life’s difficult times? For many of us, what we want most is relief. We want someone or something to make it stop and go away. Well, join Discover the Word hosts Elisa, Daniel, Rasool, and Vivian as they discover what God offers us during these times of hardship to get us through. Question is, will we take Him up on his offer, even if it’s not what we think we want?
Chapter 4
Where do you find the greatest comfort in times of hardship? Have you ever thought that what was comforting to you could be comforting to someone else in a similar difficult time? Well, in this episode, the Discover the Word team explores the greatest source of comfort that is available to us and how that comfort isn’t just for you. Discover the surprising way that suffering can connect us to Jesus and to each other.
Chapter 5
What do you depend on to get through hard times? You won’t want to miss this conclusion of a Discover the Word series called “Surviving a Death Sentence,” as the group wraps up some conversations about times of suffering that can feel like a death sentence. Explore what we can learn about God and ourselves as we walk through times of pain and suffering.