Reflection on Sunday's Senior Youth Group

On Sunday we played Ultimate Frisbee, and then we studied John where Jesus cleanses the Temple.

We discussed how the process of purification is often painful and unpleasant. This gives us perspective on our trials and ordeals in life. When life is difficult, when we feel like we are being beaten down by our sin and difficulties that come our way, this trouble is not pointless. Rather, God is weakening us, or making us more aware of our weakness, so that we are receptive to the Gospel.

What do you think of this?