Fiery Trials

Peter is offering a final word on a series of reflections we've been examining together for some time now on the reality of suffering in the Christian life. And as we study it together, I want to highlight four themes, really four apparent paradoxes, that describe in verses 12 through 19 the Christian's response to and engagement with suffering in their lives. The first apparent paradox - joy in the midst of suffering. Joy in the midst of suffering. Secondly, verse 14 - blessing in the midst of insult. Thirdly, verses 15 and 16 - worship in the midst of stigma. And then 17 through 19 in the fourth place, the final apparent paradox - trust in the midst of judgment. So there's the outline of the passage. Joy amidst suffering. Blessing amidst insult. Worship amidst stigma. And trust amidst judgment.

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This episode was published on Feb 9, 2020.

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