Inspired Through Suffering

Inspired Through Suffering

1 Peter 4:12–19 (NIV84)

·       I. Some Suffering is Inevitable—Expect It

·       (1 Peter 4:12–15)

Five Sources of Suffering:

2.   Our Christian Testimony

·       (1 Peter 4:14, John 15:18)

3.   Our Own Sinful Behavior

·       (1 Peter 4:15, Numbers 32:23)

4.   Satanic Attack

·       (Job 1:12)

5.   Living in a Fallen World

·       (Luke 13:4–5, John 16:33)

6.   God’s Loving Discipline

·       (Hebrews 12:6, 10–11)

·       II. All Suffering is Purposeful—Rejoice in It 

·       (1 Peter 4:13, 16)

o   Deepens our fellowship with Christ.

o   Produces spiritual maturity

·       (James 1:2–4).

o   Enhances our Christian witness.

·       III. Patient Suffering is Commendable—Trust God’s Justice 

·       (1 Peter 4:17–19)

o   God is our sovereign, faithful Creator.

o   Deposit (commit) your soul into His safe keeping while continuing to do good.