July 15, 2022
Important Info:
Fall Compass Classroom Registrations - We have two new classes launching this Fall, The Basics of Biblical Counseling & the Basics of Evangelism. Life Group leaders: I would love to have you in the Biblical Counseling class! The class has been designed to help you put some “tools” in your bag to lead your group members through various trials. We are also continuing with our Men’s Ministry Track, an intense two-year training program for men who desire to be leaders in the church. To learn more about all three, go to https://www.compassbible.tv/classroom. Be sure to pass these registrations on to anyone you think would be interested.
Care Ministry Launched - We’re excited to launch the Care Ministry, which you can read more about here https://www.compassbible.tv/care. This ministry will be led by Joe and Cindy Wigton. Please welcome them to the Deacon Team! They will be joining us this Sunday for our gathering.
Reminder: Deacon Meeting This Sunday Night - This Sunday, July 17th, we will be gathering together for our mid-summer hangout. We will enjoy some fellowship and dinner, discuss multiplication, and provide housekeeping updates. We will meet from 5:30pm-8pm at Stone Crossing, 9600 W Brookside Ln, Boise, ID 83714. We look forward to this time together!
Application Questions:
Summer in the Psalms
When There is No Happy Ending
Psalm 88
Read Psalm 13. Why do think we often want to rush toward the happy/positive ending without really wrestling with the intense suffering described in this Psalm?
Read James 1:2-4. How have you seen God use suffering to refine you? How can that help build your trust for future trials, even when you can’t tell what their purpose is?
As you consider the intense suffering described in Psalm 88, how can this study help you as you seek to come alongside those who may feel that they are in a similar place to this Psalmist?
Read Job 3:9-10. Job refuses to use his immense suffering as an excuse to curse God. What are some things you need to be careful to not excuse even though you are suffering?
Read Lamentations 3:21-24, especially noting v. 21. What are some of the things that you need to “call to mind” in the midst of suffering that will encourage you to pray? How can you appeal to God in those prayers?
