Key idea: God disciplines us because He loves us.

1. What is God’s discipline?
   
2. Who does God discipline?
   
3. What motivates God to discipline?
   
   “God is doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of 3 of them.” – John Piper
   
4. What id the goal of God’s discipline?
   
5. How should I respond to God’s discipline?

Discussion Questions

1. What’s one thing you learned/ What’s one question you have?
2. Review the outline questions. Did you get all the answers from the sermon? What question/answer surprised you most?
3. Why does discipline hurt? Is it ever loving to intentionally do something knowing that it will cause pain?
4. Are there any painful moments from your life that you know God used for your good?