Vic Connell, from Romans 8:18-39. Brother Vic Connell likens the Christian life to joining the army of the Lord. We are not in control of where we are stationed or what our assignment is – sometimes our Commander leads us into suffering. But the gospel of Jesus gives us great hope as we serve the Lord!
Tag: Christians and suffering
How Do We Live Part 1
Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 4:1-6. Peter gives practical instructions for believers living in an unbelieving world. We embrace the mindset of Jesus – ready to obey God even if it means suffering. We reject the sin of the world – refusing to join them in it, pursuing God’s will even though they persecute us. No persecution or suffering – not even death – can separate us from our glorious reward in Christ!
Enduring Through Hardships
Clint Pitman, from Hebrews 12:3-13. In times of suffering we are tempted to give up on the faith. God’s word encourages us to look to Jesus in our suffering and to think about it rightly, as loving discipline from our Father, for our good.
Hope in the Heartache
Cary Cox, from Genesis 35:16-29 and ch36. God has revived Jacob, who is now leading his family and walking with God again. But, even though Jacob is doing what is right, he still faces wave after wave of sorrow. God leads his beloved people along the path of suffering because he loves us. He teaches us and transforms us, drawing us close to him. There is still blessing in the brokenness, and there is always hope in our heartache!
Christ’s Power in Our Weakness – 2Cor Study 43
Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. Paul’s vision and his thorn. The great lesson of 2 Corinthians, the true nature of the gospel – Christ’s power is made perfect through our weakness!
The Context of the Ministry – 2Cor Study 17
Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 4:7. We have this treasure – this glorious gospel ministry in Jesus – but we carry it in jars of clay. Ministry happens in the context of brokenness and weakness. God uses us in our weakness, so that he will get the glory!
God Gives Us More Than We Can Bear – 2Cor Study 3
Cary Cox, from 2 Corinthians 1:8-11. Paul shares a personal example of his own suffering and deep pain. God gave Paul more than he could personally bear, to teach him to rely on God. There is purpose in our suffering, and God comforts us in it, giving us hope through the gospel of Jesus Christ!
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