Sunday Sermon: August 27th, 2023 - Roundtable on Suffering: Peter - Purpose

REVIEW: “What did you take away from last time?” [Refer to the things you discussed last time.] "How did that go?” Sermon Summary: The primary purpose of suffering is to be filled with the empowering presence of God Main Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 D-Group Questions: TRUTH – What are the various purposes of suffering that Peter describes in the passage? What are the exceptions? How do we know if our suffering is in Christ? REPENTANCE – We so often search for reasons of suffering? Why do reasons inevitably fall short in helping us endure? FAITH – What are the ways that Jesus invites us to remain close to Him in the midst of suffering? RESPOND – Ask God, how can today’s discussion further your relationship with God, one another, and the world? Pray together. [Record responses and prayer requests.]