Lesson 15: Response to suffering – anticipation

Lesson 15: Response to suffering – anticipation1 Peter 4:12-14 (ESV)12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s…

Lesson 16: Response to suffering – submission to God

Lesson 16: Response to suffering – submission to God1 Peter 5:6-11 (ESV)6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.8 Be sober…

Lesson 17: Result of suffering – God’s character in us

Lesson 17: Result of suffering – God’s character in usRomans 5:3-5 (ESV)3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,5 and hope does not…

Lesson 18 – Result of suffering – identification

Lesson 18 – Result of suffering – identificationHebrews 13:11-15 (ESV)11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp.12 So Jesus also suffered outs…

Suffering For Christ

 Suffering For Christ CHARACTER COUNT Lesson 1: Why do we suffer?              3,093Lesson 2: Extent of suffering – all creation              3,188Lesson 3: Purpose of suffering - comfort              2,856Lesson 4: Purpose of suffering – faith in…

First Steps: Introduction

Introduction to ‘First Steps with Lord Jesus’ Hello, my friend! I am full of joy that you have decided to give your heart and life to Lord Jesus!  You have an exciting journey ahead with Him! I have followed my Lord and Savior for many years now.  I…

Step 1: Lord Jesus, My Savior

Step 1  -  Lord Jesus, My Savior One day I said to Lord Jesus, “Lord Jesus, I accept You as my Lord and my Savior.” I wanted Him to be the Lord of my life. I stopped going my way. I turned around and started following Lord Jesus. Why do I want to fo…

Step 2: Forgiveness and A New Life in Lord Jesus

Step 2  -  Forgiveness and A New Life in Lord Jesus I cannot imagine God Himself coming down to pay my punishment for all my sins! I remember my sinful life – all the wrong thoughts I have ever had in my heart and all the wrong things I have ever sa…

Step 3: Lost in Darkness

Step 3:  Lost in Darkness without Lord Jesus Before I came to Lord Jesus and asked Him to be the Lord of my life, I was trying to live my own life. I did not know what was ahead of me. I made plans, but I was not sure they will work. I felt as if I…