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Life under lamp of judgment

Explore the theme of suffering through biblical teachings from 1 Peter, Philippians, 2 Timothy, and Hebrews. Understand how suffering changes our direction and deepens our faith. Embrace a life under the lamp of judgment with courage, urgency, and distinction in serving others through stretching love and sacrificial hospitality.

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Life under lamp of judgment

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  1. Life under lamp of judgment 1 Peter 4:1-11

  2. Theme of suffering “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you … as though some strange thing were happening to you.” - 1 Peter 4:12

  3. Life under the lamp • Suffering changes our direction “I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord … the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings.” - Philippians 3:8-10

  4. Life under the lamp • Suffering changes our direction “Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life.” - 2 Timothy 2:3-4

  5. Life under the lamp • Suffering changes our direction “Let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race before us.” - Hebrews 12:2

  6. Life under the lamp • our direction on the battlefield • Lack of urgency • Lack of distinction • Lack of courage

  7. Life under the lamp • our direction in the bunker • Sobering prayer “In contemporary society our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry, and crowds. If he can keep us engaged in ‘muchness’ and ‘manyness’, he will rest satisfied.”

  8. Life under the lamp • our direction in the bunker • Sobering prayer • Stretching love “He who turns a sinner from the error of his way … will cover a multitude of sins.” - James 5:20

  9. Life under the lamp • our direction in the bunker • Sobering prayer • Stretching love • Sacrificing hospitality • Serving ministry

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