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Finding Strength in Difficult Times: A Message of Encouragement from 1 Peter 4:12-19

In times of hardship, it is essential to remember the wisdom imparted in 1 Peter 4:12-19. Addressing the inevitability of trials, the passage encourages believers not to be surprised by suffering but to respond with joy, commitment, and good deeds. God's presence remains steadfast, offering blessings through the Spirit, even amid challenges. While facing difficulties, we are reminded that God does not cause evil but can bring good from our struggles. Remember Jesus' sacrifice and reassure yourself of God's unwavering love and support through every fire you walk through.

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Finding Strength in Difficult Times: A Message of Encouragement from 1 Peter 4:12-19

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  1. Coping with difficulties

  2. The author’s purpose a message of encouragement

  3. 1 Peter 4:12-19 observe

  4. Its inevitable . . . • It’s inevitable that when you wake in the morning the sun will be shining, unless its raining • Inevitable that if a song has no music or words then it won’t be entertaining

  5. Its inevitable . . . • It’s inevitable that if you take everything that belongs to your brother, He’ll be complaining • Inevitable that if you bang very hard on your nose with a hammer there’ll be some pain • Steve Apirana

  6. interpret

  7. “Do not be surprised or shocked that you are going through testing that is like walking through a fire” (CEV)

  8. interpret

  9. Peter’s suggested responses Rejoice Don’t be ashamed Praise God Commit to God Do good

  10. Do not be ashamed . . . (v16)

  11. Peter’s suggested responses Rejoice Don’t be ashamed Praise God Commit to God Do good

  12. Peter’s consequence for Christians You are blessed . . . for the Spirit rests on you . . . v14

  13. Peter’s consequence for non-Christians Judgement . . . vvs 17,18

  14. one God does not cause evil

  15. two God can stop bad things…

  16. three God does not always stop bad things…

  17. four God can bring good out of bad …

  18. five God does not delight in our misfortune

  19. six God will help us through …

  20. seven God does not, will not, stop loving us

  21. God loved us so much that he sent Jesus …

  22. Do this in remembrance of me . . . “He (Jesus) himself bore our sins . . . on the cross”

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