Jonah Prays
August 30, 2026 | Pastor Ryan Gilbert
Q&A: submit questions via Pew Tags
Text: Jonah 2
Five Reasons to Cry Out to God
- He _________________ us.
- He ____________________ us.
- God is ____________________ over our circumstances.
- God is ____________________ for our good.
- God alone can _________________ us.
Relevant Quote
“The unceasing activity of the Creator, whereby in overflowing bounty and goodwill, He upholds His creatures in ordered existence, guides and governs all events, circumstances, and free acts of angels and men, and directs everything to its appointed goal, for His own glory.”
-J.I. Packer
FBC 101
FBC 101 is the perfect way to learn more about who we are as a church, and about the church membership process. It is led by our Lead Pastor and Spiritual Formation Pastor, as well as several long-time members of our church.
Next Class: September 13, 3-5:45 pm in Peace Auditorium, dinner included. Childcare provided for birth thru kinder, 3-5 pm, then joining us for dinner. More info: fbcuc.org/101
Discussion Questions
- What circumstances tend to keep us from crying out to God? What does our reluctance to pray reveal about how we view ourselves, our circumstances, or God?
- Which of the five truths from the sermon is most difficult for you to believe or remember when you are going through a difficult situation? And why do you think that is?
- How can believing that God is sovereign bring comfort without minimizing human responsibility or the reality of suffering?
- Romans 8:28 says that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him. How does that truth change the way we respond when we cannot understand why God has allowed or brought about a particular circumstance?
- How should the truth that we cannot save ourselves affect the way we live, pray, and respond to God’s grace?
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