Suffering for the Name of Christ

1 Peter 4:12-19 – Suffering for the Name of Christ

1. The __________ of Christian Suffering – v12
2. The __________ of Christian Suffering – vv13-16
3. The __________ of Christian Suffering – vv12b, 17-18
4. The __________ to Christian Suffering – v19

-Why is it important for us to not sugarcoat the fact that Christians will face suffering?

-How does the faithfulness and sovereignty of God encourage us during times of suffering? What other aspects of God's character help you endure suffering?

-Why is suffering for the name of Christ a blessing?

-How is God glorified during our times of suffering?

Other passages to consider: Prov 11:31; Isa 11:1-5; Mal 3:1-5; Mt 5:3-16; 25:31-46; Rom 5:1-5; 2 Tim 3:12; 1 Pet 1:6-9; 3:8-17.