The Texas Floods

Introduction

• II Corinthians 4:16-18


• II Corinthians 11:23-28 – This is the man who talked about momentary light afflictions!

Remember that Jesus Himself shared in human suffering.

• Philippians 2:5-11


• Jesus is not asking us to do something He hasn’t already done.


• Hebrews 2:14


• Hebrews 5:8


• John 11:33-36 – Jesus wept at Lazarus’ death.


• I Peter 2:21

Don’t take this as a sign that God was punishing people.

• Luke 13:1-5 – Tragedies are not necessarily punishment for sin.


• John 9:1-2


• Sometimes bad things just happen.

God does take away our suffering … just not necessarily in this lifetime.

• Hebrews 11:13-16


• I Peter 2:11


• This is a temporary stop on the way to eternity.


• Job 3:17


• Romans 8:17-25

This is an opportunity to help.

• Luke 10:25-37


• Ephesians 4:23-24, 28 – Now, I’m generous and look to help others.


• James 1:27

When a Christian is in need, the church can jump in.

• Acts 2:44-45


• Acts 4:32-35


• Acts 6:1-3


• Acts 11:27-30


• Romans 15:25-26


• I Corinthians 16:1-3


• II Corinthians 8:3-4, 14


• II Corinthians 9:1


• I Timothy 5:16, 5