Main Idea: God not only suffers for us, but also with us. His co-suffering love is demonstrated through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. As followers of Jesus, we are called to co-suffer with others, bringing life and healing.
You know how sometimes life just sucks? Well, Jesus gets it. He knew He was about to go through some really rough stuff, like dying on a cross. But He also knew that by going through that, He'd be able to help a lot of people. Just like when you're playing a tough level in a video game, you know it's going to be hard, but you also know that if you beat it, you'll level up. Jesus leveled up for us.
Jesus, thanks for getting us and for going through all that tough stuff. Help us to keep going, even when life gets hard. Amen.
God loves us so much that He didn't just go through tough stuff for us, He's with us when we're going through our own tough stuff. Jesus felt all the same things we do - sadness, anger, fear. He gets it. And He's right there with us, even when it feels like we're alone.
You know how in movies, the hero always shines brightest in the darkest moments? That's like Jesus. He turned the cross, which was a symbol of shame, into a symbol of love and power. And then He came back to life, showing that nothing can beat God's love.
Jesus said that if we want to follow Him, we need to be willing to go through tough stuff for others. It's like when your friend is having a hard time and you stay up late to talk to them, even though you're tired. That's what Jesus did for us, and that's what we're called to do for others.
This week, try to be there for someone else. Maybe it's a friend who's going through a tough time, or maybe it's someone at school who's being bullied. Show them that they're not alone, just like Jesus shows us we're not alone.
Breakout Group Questions:
1. How does knowing that God suffers with us impact your understanding of God's love?
2. Can you share a time when you felt God's presence in your suffering?
3. How can we follow Jesus' example and co-suffer with others?
4. What are some practical ways we can show compassion and empathy to others?
5. How does suffering reveal God's glory?
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