Module 3: Theology of risk and suffering
Outcome: Develop a personal theology of risk and suffering that helps to ground you in faith & trust and guard against fear & anxiety.
Read
"Theology of Suffering" by Sherill Hostetter
Choose two or three of these stories from "On Risk"
Watch
Practice
Look up the following verses:
1 Peter 4:1, 12-19
Colossians 1:24
Acts 19: 29-31
Acts 21:10-14
Matthew 10:16-20
Luke 14:27
2 Corinthians 11: 23-27
Philippians 3:10
Which of these verses stand out to you and why?
What kinds of risks might you need to take while on assignment?
Using the following questions as a guide, write your own (brief) theology of suffering:
“I believe …”
Who I know God to be right now
When I think about suffering, how do I feel?
What has God called all believers to risk or lay down?
How will I respond to suffering or threat?
What am I willing to risk?
What will I trust God for?
How am I being called to join with the One who stretched out His arms of love on the hardwood of the cross seeking to embrace all who come near?