WELCOME TO THE HAYNES STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
Times of ServicesSunday:
9:30 a.m. Bible class10:30 a.m. worship
Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible class
MAKING SENSE OF TRAGEDY Tragedy seems to happen so randomly,
making our world a very scary place. “But why?” We expect order in life
because God orders His world (Gen. 8:22; I Cor. 14:33).We surround ourselves with clocks and
calendars.It doesn’t always go as planned, does it?
“What if?”: We place blame upon ourselves.A need to strengthen the roots of our
faith.James 1:2-8: Trials purify our faith.
MAKING SENSE OF TRAGEDY Job: A story of prosperity and virtue.
Behind human eyes, a confrontation over Job’s faithfulness to God.
Job 1:8-12; 38:1-4, 9-12; 40:1-4; 42:1-3.
Job’s perspective changed when he came to know God.
Joseph: A story of blessing and betrayal.There is a story within a story.God’s providence was at work to bring
about a higher purpose (Gen. 50:20).
MAKING SENSE OF TRAGEDY
These stories show us that our lives fit into a holy plan beyond what our minds can comprehend.
Rom. 8:18, 28: One bad experience can set in motion a chain of good events.
Ultimately, God triumphs over evil.Two truths: Suffering is part of the
freedom of choice, and it is no respecter of persons (Matt. 5:45; II Tim. 3:12).
MAKING SENSE OF TRAGEDY God does not promise us deliverance from
persecution but deliverance through it. Psalm 18:6: “In my distress, I called upon
the Lord, and cried to my God.” A better question might be, “Why not me?” Psalm 91:1-8: A psalm of trust. If we can’t handle the simple day-to-day
obstacles, how do we think we’ll handle the big stuff?
God will work out all things for good—if we trust Him.