The Pain & The Purpose
James 1:2–4 says to count it all joy when we face trials because they produce this.
What is perseverance that matures our faith?
In Luke 1, who experienced a divine delay before their promise came?
Who are Zechariah and Elizabeth?
What tribe did Jesus come from?
What is the tribe of Judah?
According to James 2, faith without works is what?
What is dead?
What does Psalm 91:1 call those who dwell in the secret place?
Who are those who abide under the shadow of the Almighty?
Romans 8:18 reminds us that our present sufferings can’t compare to this.
What is the glory that will be revealed in us?
What did Jesus often do during pauses in His ministry?
What is He withdrew to pray and spend time with the Father?
In Matthew 1, which woman connected to Judah appears in Jesus’ genealogy?
Who is Tamar?
What happens when we obey even when it doesn’t make sense, like Peter in Luke 5?
What is God releases breakthrough through obedience?
According to Matthew 6:6, what happens when we pray in secret?
What is the Father who sees in secret rewards us openly?
When Jesus healed the blind man in John 9, what reason did He give for the man’s suffering?
What is so that the works of God might be displayed in him?
In John 11, when Jesus heard Lazarus was sick, what did He do?
What is He waited two more days before going — showing purpose in the pause?
How does Judah’s story point us to Jesus?
What is Judah offered himself for another, just as Jesus did for us?
What’s one simple way to live out your faith daily?
What is practicing forgiveness, serving others, or staying consistent in prayer?
In John 15, Jesus says we bear fruit by doing what
What is abiding (remaining) in Him?
1 Peter 4:13 says when we share in Christ’s sufferings, we can also rejoice in this.
What is sharing in His glory and joy when He’s revealed?
What’s one key lesson the pause teaches us about God?
Testimony Question!
What is His timing is preparation, not punishment?
What truth do we learn from Tamar’s inclusion in Jesus’ lineage?
What is God redeems broken stories and fulfills promises through grace?
What does obedience unlock in the believer’s life?
What is favor, direction, and a deeper walk with God?
What happens in the secret place that doesn’t happen in the crowd?
What is transformation, revelation, and personal encounter with God?
Pain with purpose leads to transformation. What’s one way God uses suffering to mature believers?
What is to refine faith, deepen trust, and produce spiritual maturity?
According to Habakkuk 2:3, though the vision delays, what should we do?
What is wait for it, because it will surely come and not delay?
What’s one takeaway from Judah and Tamar’s story that applies to us today?
Testimony Question !
What is delay doesn’t cancel destiny — God’s promise still stands through imperfection?
In 1 Peter 5:6, what happens when we humble ourselves under God’s hand?
What is the glory that will be revealed in us?
What’s one practical way to stay in the secret place throughout your day?
What is maintaining prayer, worship, and awareness of God’s presence?