Connection Point Podcast

In this life-changing message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about why suffering is an important part of following Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to trust God to bring your true self to the surface through suffering. Notes: Theme: Why is suffering an important part of following Jesus? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to trust God to bring your true self to the surface through suffering. Text: Luke 23:44-49 (ESV) Why does suffering exist? John 16:33 (NLT) 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NLT) Genesis 1:31 (ESV) Romans 3:23 (ESV) How does God use suffering? Romans 8:28 (ESV) Genesis 50:20 (ESV) Luke 9:23 (ESV) What is a pathway through suffering? Pay attention. Lament: turn to God, bring your complaint, ask boldly, and trust. Actively wait. Resurrection will always take care of itself, whenever death is trusted. The good news about suffering. 2 Corint