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Call to worship - Psalm 16-5-11-Scripture Reading - Romans 8-18-39-Sermon - Rejoicing in Hope in the Midst of Suffering - -1 Peter 1-3-7 - Chaplain Justin Cass with Good News Global-----How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus -see Eph 2-14- 1 Th 4-12- 1 Pt 3-15----Do you tend to grow closer to God in times of difficulty-- Why-----Who around you needs encouragement as they go through trials-----How has this passage both excited you about where you are heading, and increased your confidence that you'll get there----Other passages to consider- Ex 34-6- Matt 5-5- 6-19-21- Jn 3-1-6- Rom 8-16-18- 31-39- 1 Cor 15-50-58- 2 Cor 4-16-17- Eph 1-16-18- 2-1-7- Phil 3-10-11- Col 1-11-3-4- Titus 2-13- Rev 21-1-5.

1 Peter 5-5b-7 - The Vital Importance of Humility--Two Commands to Humble Ourselves---Scope Reason Expression-- -- ---- ---How does pride manifest itself in our relationships-- What would it look like to instead practice humility in those situations-----How do we demonstrate pride in relation to our circumstances-- What are some ways we are proud without realizing it-----Why is humility so vital to our spiritual growth-- How does pride hinder our growth in the grace and knowledge of Christ----Other passages to consider- Ex 3-19- Ps 55-22- Pr 3-34- Is 66-2- Jn 13-1-17- Ph 2-3-8- Col 3-12-13- Heb 3-7-4-13- Jam 4-6.

Sermon - 1 Peter 5-1-5 - How God Cares for His People in a Fallen World--1- Reminder - v1- - -2- Responsibility - vv2-3- - - - -3- Reward - v4- - -4- Response - v5-- ---How does God use the local church -and elders-, to help us follow Christ in a fallen world-- What does being compared to a sheep remind us about our need-----Why do we find it hard to accept that we need shepherds-- In what way do you personally find this hardest-----How does this passage move you to pray for your leaders-- How could God use you to encourage your leaders-----If you are an elder-does this passage call you to change your attitude or conduct in any way----Other passages to consider- Ps 23- Mk 10-42-45- Jn 21-15-17- Acts 20-17,28- Phil 1-1- 1 Tim 3-1-7- 5-17-18- Heb 13-17,20-21.

1 Peter 4-12-19 - Suffering for the Name of Christ--1- The ---------- of Christian Suffering - v12-2- The ---------- of Christian Suffering - vv13-16-3- The ---------- of Christian Suffering - vv12b, 17-18-4- The ---------- to Christian Suffering - v19-- ---Why is it important for us to not sugarcoat the fact that Christians will face suffering-----How does the faithfulness and sovereignty of God encourage us during times of suffering-- What other aspects of God's character help you endure suffering-----Why is suffering for the name of Christ a blessing-----How is God glorified during our times of suffering----Other passages to consider- Prov 11-31- Isa 11-1-5- Mal 3-1-5- Mt 5-3-16- 25-31-46- Rom 5-1-5- 2 Tim 3-12- 1 Pet 1-6-9- 3-8-17.

-What claim does Jesus make in this passage-- What evidence is there to back up his claim-- Can anyone else make such a claim -and back it up------What does it mean to believe in Jesus-- What truths about Jesus do you need to believe-- How is that belief demonstrated-----Do you have a living relationship with Christ-- If you do, what promises does Jesus give you in this passage----Other passages to consider- Ex 3-14-15- 1 Cor 15- Eph 2-1-8- Phil 3-9-11- Col 3-1- 1 Th 4-16-18- Rev 1-18.