“Suffering: A Sign of Favor”

(Philippians 1:29-30)

 

I. Because Sometimes We Disobey

1. 1Kings 11:1-25

2. Jonah 1

3. Daniel 4:19-33

 

II. Because Sometimes We Obey

1. Genesis 39:1-21

2. Judges 20:8-25

3. Acts 16:6-24

 

III. Either Way, God Has A Plan

1. Genesis 50:20-21

2. Psalm 119:71-72

3. Jeremiah 24:1-7

4. Romans 5:3-5

 

IV. Epilogue –– Get An Understanding:

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him” (James 1:2-5)