Overcoming Difficulties

Key Passage
Jesus said, "You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls." (Luke 21:17–19)
Questions
Adults: When bad things happen, how do you deal with them?
Children: Have you ever worried about something that might happen? What can help you worry less?

Readings

First Reading • Messenger of the Covenant
Malachi 3:19-20a (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Qualifications of Various Ministers
2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Cataclysm to Come
Luke 21:5-19 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)