Questions for Discussion & Application

1. What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of scripture?
2. What are you tempted to fear? How does this passage address these fears?
3. What brother or sister in Christ do you know who may need to hear the message of this passage? How could you try to share it with him or her?
4. When we go through the waters and fires of difficulty and trials, how can the truths of this passage give you encouragement?
5. Why is it so important that we understand and embrace the message of verse 7? How does this perspective on life’s purpose impact your life?