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Persevering in Faith

Ryan Lowery

Hebrews 3:3-19

The author of Hebrews warns his audience not to harden their hearts during difficult times, lest they not be able to enter God's rest. This passage is not talking about heaven, but rather experiencing the blessings and abundant life God wants to give us as we follow him. We can avoid hardening our hearts by spending quiet time listening to God, guarding our heart, giving generously, avoiding the trap of sin, and persevering to the end.

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Power Perfected in Weakness

Conrad Hilario

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Paul describes his "thorn in the flesh," as an undisclosed suffering that remained with him despite prayers for God to take it away. From Paul's example, we can learn how to draw near to God during suffering and, though we may never fully understand it, experience God's grace and power in the midst of it.

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Suffering/Pain

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The Thorn in the Flesh

James Rochford

2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

Paul continues his defense against false teachers, reluctantly citing his credentials and history of faithful service to Christ, which often involved severe suffering. Paul's response to his "thorn in the flesh" is instructive for believers today, as he draws near to God in his suffering and allows it to develop greater humility in his heart.

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Suffering/Pain

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God and Evil

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

The Bible offers a unique satisfying explanation of why evil exists--and continues to exist. Through studying the Bible, we see that God is not silent about our suffering, but instead offers a resolution to the problem of evil that ultimately answers our need for comfort now and triumph in the future.

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A Thorn in the Flesh

Dennis McCallum

2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

Paul is plagued by a "thorn in flesh". He asks God to remove his suffering, but God allows it to continue. This teaching covers God's response to Paul and how Christians can grow in any circumstance.

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God's Power and Our Weakness

Scott Risley

2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10

Paul addresses the accusations of false teachers who are attempting to discredit him. Surprisingly, Paul doesn't list his accolades and credentials but instead shares about the copious and intense suffering he has endured for his ministry. By doing so, Paul gives us a lesson on humility and also teaches us how to endure suffering well and allow it to draw us closer to God, because His power is most evident in the face of our weakness.

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Radiating the Life of Christ

Conrad Hilario

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Paul addresses the inevitability of suffering, yet shares that God can use suffering in our lives to change our character, and produce in us perseverance. Focusing on our eternal destiny enables us to have hope during times of suffering, which allows others to see the life of Christ through us.

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Being Broken by God

James Rochford

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Paul addresses the timeless issue of Christian suffering and how we should respond. Although we often wish that God would bless us by removing suffering, the truth is, often we are blessed through suffering, which enables us to grow spiritually and experience God's closeness in a unique way. As we persevere through suffering in faith, our "outer man" becomes broken, allowing God's light to shine forth from within.

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Reflecting the Light of God

Dennis McCallum

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

When people first meet Christ, part of God lives inside of them. Why then do Christians go on sinning? How do people become more Christ-like? The answer is in the breaking down of the outer man. God oftentimes uses circumstances and suffering to lead His followers into becoming more and more like Christ.

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