Suffering: When it is Hard to Persevere

Redemption Bible Chapel

January 1, 2023 • Norm Millar • 1 Peter 5:5–11

The Ultimate Goal in our Suffering: God’s Glory (vv. 10-11)

Three Ways to Reach This Goal:

Humble Yourself under God’s Authority (vv. 5-7)

Don’t be Ignorant and Foolish of Life in this World (v. 8)

Stand Firm in Your Faith in Jesus (v. 9)

Believing the Promise Embracing the Circumstances Sustaining the Trust

Giving a Report of the Gospel (vv. 17-22) Seeking to Persuade with the Gospel (vv. 23-28) The Gospel is not Hindered (vv. 30-31)

God’s Will: Potential Suffering (vv. 18-19) God’s Will: His Word (vv. 23-25) God’s Will: Obedience (vv. 20-22)