Pastor Paul continues our series in Rom. 8 with a six-month update on his increase in groaning—and joy—since being commissioned as associate pastor. After an opening illustration of creation groaning from the true-story film “Only the Brave” (2017), Pastor Paul outlines this passage as “Suffering vs. Glory” (vv. 18-19); “Slavery vs. Freedom” (vv. 19-22); and “Adoption and Hope” (vv. 23-25). A personal illustration of the animal kingdom groaning can be seen through the Arnebergs’ cat, Chip; Paul asserts that at least indirectly, the groaning of the environment, animals, and all creation is our fault. But just as creation was cursed in Gen. 3 due to Adam’s sin, creation itself will be resurrected (v. 21) once the redeemed children of God are finally resurrected through the power of Jesus’ resurrection! Christ was raised; Christians (and O.T. saints) will be raised; then Creation will be raised! A closing admonishment is to grieve more over our sin than the groaning of creation, and long more for the Lord Himself than for merely relief from pain and suffering. Supporting Scriptures include 2 Cor. 4:16-17; Eph. 1:13-14; Col. 3:3-4; Heb. 11:1; 2 Pet. 3:10-13; and 1 John 3:2.