Living Hope Part 9 Enduring a Fiery Ordeal

Living Hope

Part 9 – Enduring a Fiery Ordeal

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1 Peter 4:12-19

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you… 1 Peter 4:12a

1. Don’t be by suffering; it!

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12

18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20 Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. John 15:18-20

3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:3-4.

2) Don’t let suffering get you ; find in it!

13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 1 Peter 4:13-14

(1) Remember, it is a to suffer with Christ!

13 …rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, 1 Peter 4:13a.

29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, Philippians 1:29

(2) Remember, God transforms our suffering to !

13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 1 Peter 4:13

(3) Remember, opposition yields !

14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, 1 Peter 4:14a.

(4) Remember, the is present in your suffering!

14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 1 Peter 4:14.

3) Don’t let suffering your growth; let it you!

15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And,

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,

    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” 1 Peter 4:15-18

• Why am I suffering? (verse 15)
• Am I proud to bear the name “Christian?” (verse 16)
• Am I striving to reach the lost? (verses 17-18)

4) Don’t be discouraged by suffering; honor God!

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. 1 Peter 4:19

Today’s Song List

I Thank God

My King Forever

Great Are You Lord

God I Look To You