Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry (Second Edition)
Chapter 4: When God’s Plan Makes No Sense
When God’s Plan Makes No Sense
Film Focus: Storyteller Ursula tells about the suffering she was exposed to in her life and how her belief in God’s will and Divine Providence helps her to endure.
Text Focus: Pages 143–145
Discussion Questions:
- Do you consider Ursula’s life more a love story or a tragedy? Explain.
- How did Ursula come to view evil and suffering?
- How is Ursula able to reconcile or accept all the tragedy she has endured?
- How do you imagine an eternity where all tears of sorrow are wiped away?
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