"How do Christians suffer?"

"How do Christians suffer?"

1 Peter 4:12-19

1. What kind of suffering should you avoid?

Avoid suffering because of sin (v.15)

Avoid suffering by surprise (v.12)

2. What kind of suffering should you rejoice in?

Rejoice in suffering like Christ (v.13)

Rejoice in suffering for Christ (v.14)

Rejoice in suffering as a Christian (v.16)

Rejoice in suffering for God's purposes (v.19)

3. How will you endure suffering?

Entrust your soul to your faithful Creator - while doing good