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The Gospel in Hard Times for Students

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The Gospel in Hard Times for StudentsThe Gospel in Hard Times for Students, by Joni and Friends, is a faith bolstering small group resource that illustrates how suffering is a catalyst that can deepen our understanding of Gods plan. Through eight in depth sessions, This resource points to Jesus, our Good Shepherd, for answers to todays hard questions. This study guide includes leaders notes, real life stories for discussion, biblical application, suggested video clips, and action plans

The Gospel in Hard Times for Students, by Joni and Friends, is a faith-bolstering small group resource that illustrates how suffering is a catalyst that can deepen our understanding of God’s plan. Through eight in-depth sessions, This resource points to Jesus, our Good Shepherd, for answers to today’s hard questions. This study guide includes leader’s notes, real-life stories for discussion, biblical application, suggested video clips, and action plans to demonstrate how Jesus identifies with our sorrow. This study guide invites readers to see that how we choose to react and manage hardship has life-altering potential. In this small group resource, young men and women can learn how the church carries the burden of suffering, seeking gospel answers to questions such as, “Why am I going through this?” and “Where is God when I need him?” The Gospel in Hard Times for Students explores how a loving faith community—one body with many parts—can not only meet our needs but also help us walk alongside others who are afflicted, disabled, and marginalized.

Publisher: New Growth Press
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781948130714

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Joni and Friends is an organization that accelerates Christian outreach in the disability community. Founded in 1979, their mission is to communicate the gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple people affected by disability. The organization authors numerous books including titles such as the Beyond Suffering Bible, Real Families, Real Needs, and a series of church resources entitled The Irresistible Church.

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“We will all suffer in this broken world. We don’t get to opt out of that. But we do get to choose whether we suffer in a redemptive way or a destructive way. I love this study guide because it shows us how to suffer in a redemptive way, just like Joni does. The Gospel in Hard Times for Students takes us into studying the Scriptures directly, where our roots most need to grow deeper in hard times.” David Lyons, International Vice President of The Navigators; author of Don’t Waste the Pain: Learning to Grow Through Suffering

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