Continue to Rejoice

March 26, 2023 | David Brimmage

Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19

1) A harsh reality.

John 15:20 ESV “Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.”

2) Rejoice in our union with Christ. 

John Piper quote - “But to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing.” In other words your sufferings are not merely your own. They are also Christ’s. This is cause for rejoicing because it means you are united to Christ.”

3) Rejoice in the provision of the Spirit -

4) Avoid stepping on rakes. 

5) Rejoice that suffering for Christ - Glorifies God.

6) Rejoice in God’s faithfulness. 

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Series Information

This 12-week series focuses on 1 Peter where we will look at what it means to have hope as sojourners.  This chapter points us towards eternal hope.  The Christian hope is more than mere optimism that says things will “hopefully” work out. It is a sure hope, and so we “hope fully” (1 Peter 1:13) through every trial and test of faith.

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