Session 4B

August 15, 2021

“The Purpose And Power Of Godly Suffering”

(Pain associated with identifying with and obeying Jesus)

Philippians 1:29; 2 Timothy 3:12

Review: Godly Suffering is inevitable and powerful; types of suffering; Redemptive Suffering has great rewards! Intimacy with Jesus is greatest result!

Redemptive (Godly) Suffering turns pain into platform!

Pitfalls: bitterness; abandonment; revenge; isolation

God can use what God doesn’t initiate!! (Romans 8:28)

Joseph’s Story: Pit …. Prison …. Palace (Genesis 37- 50:20)

Enemy meant for evil, God turned to good!

He forgave; he trusted God’s timing; he blessed his offenders; rewarded true, deep repentance

Jesus …. Humbled Himself; suffered; crowned Lord! (Philippians 2:5-11)

Are you suffering? God is working on something far greater than you can see! (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

* This season will end! (1 Peter 5:10)