Secrets of the Ancient Paths
Leader’s guide Discussion starter/ice breaker Read Romans 8:28 and ask your group about the meaning of the passage. If it’s not brought up immediately, ask them if they struggle with the idea that “all things work together for good.” Watch the video, “Are You Sure All Things Work Together for Good?” (14:23) Good discussion ques ons that could follow this video: Does it make a difference that Paul—the writer of Romans 8:28—didn’t have a pain‐free life? Have someone read 2 Corinthians 11:23‐28. Paul’s list of hardships is incredible! Certainly Paul wasn’t sugges ng that “All things work together for good” is some kind of philosophy that leads to a pain‐free life. So is this Bible verse a fact of life … or a statement of faith? Ask for examples of mes when your par cipants have personally experienced faith in the midst of hardship, personally chosen to praise God during a painful me of life, or seen a person who has held on to faith despite difficult circumstances. The ruins of Caesarea are still impressive even after 2,000
years. The theater (top) is being used for concerts today.
Bottom photo: What’s left of Herod’s swimming pool, which
jutted out into the Mediterranean! Anyone in the palace would
have enjoyed this view, but Paul rarely got to see it. He was
unfairly held very near this location.
William Haun photos, for Experience Israel Now.