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Explore how faith sees value in trials despite pain, relying on God to see us through. Learn from Jesus' sorrows to understand trials, prioritize sacrifice over materialism, and face persecution and perseverance with unwavering faith.
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The over-confidence of Pride and Self-Righteousness fails to trust God in the hour of trial 1 Cor. 10:12 Faith sees the value of trials in spite of present pain -- Relies on God to see it through James 1:2-4 1 Peter 1:6-9 Purifies or Destroys
Hebrews 12:4-6 • Neglectful, apathetic faith fails to see the benefit of trials • Leads to doubt and discouragement
JesusMan of Sorrows • Acquainted with grief during His life, Lk. 9:58; 11:53-54 • Acquainted with grief during His sufferings (death), Acts 1:3; Lk. 9:22 • Hurtful attitudes and faithless actions, Isa. 53:4 • Crucifixion, Isa. 53:5 • Set example, 1 Pet. 2:20-24 • Finally, rest and peace, 2 Ths. 1:6-7; Rev. 14:12-13 Isaiah 53:3
JesusPromised Trials of Faith • The trials of keeping the right priorities, Mk. 10:29-31 (Matt. 6:33-34) • Sacrifice, Mk. 10:28-29; Gal. 2:20 • Selfishness rejects sacrifice for personal satisfaction • Ex. Attending worship • Ex. Bible reading John 16:33, 1-4; 15:18-21 Did not promise us a rose garden, but a Garden of Gethsemane! Matt. 26:36-46
JesusPromised Trials of Faith • The trials of keeping the right priorities, Mk. 10:29-31 (Matt. 6:34) • Evaluate true riches, Mk. 10:23-28; 1 Tim. 6:6-10 • Materialism rejects priority’s painful sacrifices for immediate profit and pleasure, Heb. 11:25 • Ex. Gambling, Heb. 13:5 John 16:33, 1-4; 15:18-21 Did not promise us a rose garden, but a Garden of Gethsemane! Matt. 26:36-46
JesusPromised Trials of Faith • The trials of persecution, 1 Pet. 3:13-14 • Threats from the faithless try to silence the truth, Acts 4:18-20 • Gospel preaching against immorality called “hate speech” • Are you ready for the trials of persecution? Acts 21:12-14 John 16:33, 1-4; 15:18-21 Did not promise us a rose garden, but a Garden of Gethsemane! Matt. 26:36-46
JesusPromised Trials of Faith • The trials of perseverance, Matt. 10:21-22 (24:12-13) • Repetitive nature of trials isa great test of faith • Satan keeps probing for a weak spot to exploit • Family (Matt. 10:21)? • Fear of men (Matt. 10:22)? • Do not grow weary doing good, Gal. 6:9; 1 Cor. 16:13 John 16:33, 1-4; 15:18-21 Did not promise us a rose garden, but a Garden of Gethsemane! Matt. 26:36-46
We are more than conquerors through Christ, Rom. 8:35-37 • Christ is our Defender, Rom. 8:38-39 • Christ paved the trail through the dark shadow of trials and trouble to make a clear path to the Father, Heb. 2:10; 12:2