Because Christ engulfs our suffering in His suffering, we hope in Him.-1. Even while we hurt, Christ brings us to God because of His suffering. -v.18--2. While we are still hurting, Christ shows us our salvation. -v.19-21--3. Christ's victory gives Him absolute power over our suffering. -v.22--Application- what helps us right away--In what ways is Jesus the Victor- 1 Timothy 3-16-How is Jesus our helper- Hebrews 10-19-22-Who gets the final say- Romans 8-38-39