Mike Johnson - May 9, 2021
Suffering for Good Reasons!
In this fallen and imperfect world we live in, all of us have encountered suffering. Suffering is part of life. But are there any ways to understand suffering? In this message from 1 Peter 3:17-22, we explore five ways that can help us not only understand suffering, but endure it.
From Series: "1 Peter: Be Hopeful - No Matter What "
Many first-century followers of Christ were suffering and being abused and persecuted for believing and obeying Jesus. Beaten and jailed himself, Peter knew persecution firsthand. He had seen fellow Christians die and the church scatter from Jerusalem. But Peter knew Christ and nothing could shake his confidence in his risen Lord. In this personal context, Peter wrote to the church scattered and suffering for they faith with this encouraging message: Be Hopeful - No Matter What!