INTERRUPTIONS #4
Allow the Old to Birth the New
WVFC October 31, 2021 #2021-044

Scripture: Psalm 30, Ecclesiastes 7:1-4

God’s 3 Phases for Processing Grief & Loss
Pay attention to pain


Wait in the confusion in-between


Allow the old to birth the new


Treasures of “Allowing the Old to Birth the New”
God offers us revelation of Himself.
God makes us softer and more compassionate.
God gives us a greater revelation of ourselves.
God makes us more of our true self in Christ.
God makes us more truly alive to our astonishing world.


It’s only in the depths of grief that we learn the heights of joy.




LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS

Getting to Know You
What do you remember about the transition into full time work?
How long is appropriate for grieving:
A planned vacation that was canceled.
Forgetting something at the store.
A friend breaking your trust.
Do you like or dislike transition? Explain.

Going Deeper:
Do you err on the side of rushing grief or taking too long to grieve? Explain
What was something you learned from Sunday’s sermon?
Which statements of 5 Treasures of Allowing the old to birth the new, were impactful for you. Why?
It’s only in the depths of grief that we learn the heights of joy.
Share your thoughts about this statement. Give examples if you can.
Are there any Psalms that are particularly encouraging for you?
Would anyone like to share an area of grief in:
Pay attention to the pain.
Wait in the confusion in-between.
Allow the old to birth the new.
Read John 20:19-23:
Discuss how this relates to allowing the old to birth the new.

Application:
Spend some time, this week, with God and ask Him to show you how you are doing with grieving all the various losses in your’ life.
Spend time praying for people by name this week. Asking God to draw them closer to him and his community.


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