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Sensing God's Presence in Seasons of Suffering Part 2

Discover how suffering can change the way we live, love, and serve others. Find strength and hope in God's Word and learn to embrace suffering as an opportunity for growth and deepening our relationship with Him.

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Sensing God's Presence in Seasons of Suffering Part 2

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  1. 1 Peter 4 : 6 - 11 Sensing God’s Presence in Seasons of Suffering Part 2

  2. 1 Peter 4:6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. (KJV) That is why the Good News was preached to those who are now dead—so although they were destined to die like all people, they now live forever with God in the Spirit. (NLT)

  3. What the world may call foolishness, God often sees as faithfulness.

  4. Matthew 5: 11 – 12 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.  Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

  5. How does the Word change the way I live?

  6. There’s nothing more Jesus in this world than laying your life down for those that will offer you nothing in return.

  7. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. (KJV) The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. (NLT)

  8. Suffering keeps us focused on eternity.

  9. 1 Peter 4 : 8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. (KJV) Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. (NLT)

  10. Zeo (dzeh'-o) 1) to boil with heat, be hot a) used of water b) metaphor 1) used of boiling anger, love, zeal, for what is good or bad etc. 2) fervent in spirit, said of zeal for what is good

  11. Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

  12. Genuine love overlooks the faults in others and furthers the work of God.

  13. 1 Peter 4:9 Use hospitality one to another without grudging. (KJV) Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. (NLT)

  14. How intentional are we about getting into each others lives in order to show love & hospitality?

  15. How many of us will accept the challenge to love and care for this family.

  16. 1 Peter 4 : 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (KJV) God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. (NLT)

  17. How many of us see the infinite value in our spiritual gift?

  18. 1 Peter 4 : 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (KJV)

  19. 1 Peter 4 : 11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. (NLT)

  20. Suffering and persecution frees you to minister to others.

  21. It frees you to do what you’ve always been called to do, share what you have.

  22. Suffering and Pain can… Free me from the grip of sin. Cause me to think more spiritually. Remind me that I’m in good company. Keep me focused on eternity. Cause me to care for the faith community. Change the way I love & show hospitality. Increase my heart to give unselfishly. Enable me to serve in several new ways.

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