How Long? | Dr. Zach Crook Psalm 13:1-6 1. In this Life, Pain is Real A. David is crying out in anguish to God! 1. He feels abandoned and ignored B. It’s ok to be honest with God…He knows what you are thinking, anyway! 2. How Will You Deal with Pain? A. When you are...
1. Our Response to Trials A. We shouldn’t be surprised by trials B. Since God is sovereign, we rejoice 1. Piper – “In great suffering on earth there is great support from heaven!” C. We are sharing the sufferings of Christ D. When we rejoice in trials, we show that we...
1 Peter 3:8-22 contains instructions on how Christians should live and behave in difficult circumstances. Peter encourages believers to have unity, compassion, and humility towards one another, even when facing persecution or hardship. He also emphasizes the...
As citizens of Heaven, we trust God with our lives and therefore exhibit Christ-like courage when suffering for Him. 1- Don’t be surprised when suffering comes… Instead, rejoice (vs. 12-16) 2- Take courage, suffering reminds believers that this world will be judged by...
In service to the suffering, God has given the gift of prayer and us (the Church). 1- Preparing Yourself to Serve the Suffering (vs. 7) 2- Serving the Suffering through Hospitality (vs. 8) 3- Serving the Suffering with Your Gifts (vs. 10-11)