Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Purposeful Suffering (Pt. 2)Pastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - There are good reasons for our suffering.TEXT - 1 Peter 4:1-19Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. ~ 1 Peter 1:13OUTLINE: Some advice when suffering:1. Keep suffering’s transience in perspective. * 1 Peter 4:7-8 * 2 Corinthians 4:17 * Romans 8:18 * 1 Peter 5:102. Keep suffering’s goal in perspective. * 1 Peter 4:12-13 * 1 Peter 1:6-7 * James 1:2-4,123. Keep suffering’s companions in perspective. * 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 * Psalm 34:18 * Isaiah 43:2 * Psalm 23:4 * Daniel 3NEXT STEPS1. Meditate on the Biblical view of suffering.2. Remember - Jesus is Lord of all.GO DEEPER - Purposeful Suffering (Part 2)More verses for reflection to help you in times of suffering.Romans 8:18 - I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly