Rejoicing in Hope in the Midst of Suffering

Call to worship - Psalm 16:5-11 Scripture Reading - Romans 8:18-39 Sermon - Rejoicing in Hope in the Midst of Suffering - 1 Peter 1:3-7 - Chaplain Justin Cass with Good News Global -How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus (see Eph 2:14; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Pt 3:15) -Do you tend to grow closer to God in times of difficulty? Why? -Who around you needs encouragement as they go through trials? -How has this passage both excited you about where you are heading, and increased your confidence that you'll get there? Other passages to consider: Ex 34:6; Matt 5:5; 6:19-21; Jn 3:1-6; Rom 8:16-18; 31-39; 1 Cor 15:50-58; 2 Cor 4:16-17; Eph 1:16-18; 2:1-7; Phil 3:10-11; Col 1:11;3:4; Titus 2:13; Rev 21:1-5.