The God of All Comfort
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Some of the ways in which God comforts and how we can comfort each other including: reframing, touch, presence, and so on.
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Jesus showed compassion for people during his time on Earth by teaching, healing, and comforting them in their suffering. The Old Testament also depicts God as merciful and responding compassionately when his people cried out to him. Jesus is our example of compassion - it should be sincere and lead us to actively help ease the suffering of others, just as God and Jesus provide comfort. We are called to have empathy for others, and use our own experiences of being comforted by God to comfort those who are struggling.
Sabbath school lesson 3, 3rd quarter 2021
1) Restlessness comes from not getting what we want or due to our sinful nature, and can motivate conflict even within families.
2) Jesus taught that we must choose to follow him above all else, even our families, or it can lead to division.
3) Egoism, ambition, and hypocrisy are roots of inner restlessness, while trusting in God and focusing on others rather than ourselves can help overcome these.
4) To find peace when feeling restless, we must trust in God's promises and life to come in heaven.
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Jesus showed compassion for others by healing the sick and caring for people in need. The Old Testament depicts God as merciful, hearing the cries of His people and showing them sympathy. Jesus is our example of compassion - He felt sorrow for those suffering and relieved their afflictions through His teachings, healings, and prayers. True compassion involves empathy, working to ease others' hardships, and comfort those who mourn. As Christ comforts us, we should comfort others in their times of trouble.
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The document discusses four promises from God about how He touches lives:
1. God is faithful and will provide a way of escape from temptations and deliver us from bondages.
2. God will sanctify and preserve us completely in spirit, soul, and body without fault.
3. God will prosper us in all things and give health, thriving, stability and security.
4. God reconciles us to rulership over ourselves and our surroundings through restoring our relationship with Him and others by the Gospel.
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- 2. 2 CORINTHIANS 1 Verses 3 and 4: “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
- 3. HOW DOES GOD COMFORT US? Things that bring comfort to people include: • Reframing • Presence (company) • Being “Seen” (others bearing witness to their experience) • Reasons for future hope • Touch How does The God of Comfort meet us in our distresses and losses in these ways?
- 4. REFRAMING – GENESIS 50: 20 Putting a particular set of experiences or facts into a different “frame” so as to illuminate potential positives. Example: Seeing difficulties as “an opportunity for growth” Re-contextualizing into a bigger or grander picture Opening a vision of purpose – how this will be used for good Compare / Contrast
- 5. PRESENCE - The comfort of having another close takes the edge off pain and loss. “I’m here with you” “Even when the way goes through Death Valley I’m not afraid when You walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd’s crook makes me feel secure” (Psalm 23: 4 – Message)
- 6. BEING “SEEN” – OTHERS BEARING WITNESS It is comforting to know others “see us” when we are in distress. Co-mourning “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn” (Rom. 12: 15) Acknowledge Losses – Validate “That must have been difficult for you” “I’m sorry for your loss” Attending Silence (What Job’s friends should have offered!)
- 7. REASONS FOR FUTURE HOPE God’s promises means He will get the “last word” over our lives and any situation we face. “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” (Romans 8: 18). Reminding that the present losses and pains, though real, are temporary and do not have the last word over our future. The Comforter (whether God Himself or us acting in His Name) helps bear the weight which gives strength to endure until brighter days – here on earth, or in the blessed state of the Age to Come.
- 8. TOUCH The Skin – A hug, a gentle and reassuring touch, sitting close, etc Genesis 45: 14, 15 The Heart – Compassion. Good will. Friendship. Attending care Psalm 73: 25 – 28 (Message – next slide)
- 9. “GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART” “You’re all I want in heaven! You’re all I want on earth! When my skin sags and my bones get brittle, GOD is rock-firm and faithful. Look! Those who left you are falling apart! Deserters, they’ll never be heard from again. But I’m in the very presence of GOD— oh, how refreshing it is! I’ve made Lord GOD my home. GOD, I’m telling the world what you do!”