Kingdom Divided - BSF Lecture 22 - Suffering

Division 1

Suffering for Holiness

Romans 5:3-5 & Proverbs 3:11

Principle 1: God uses suffering to sanctify His people.

Applications:

1. What lessons about God have you learned in a hard season of life?

Division 2

Suffering for Others

Isaiah 53:11-13 & 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Principle 2: God uses suffering to draw others closer to Him.

Applications:

1. How is God using your hardships to      help those around you?

Division 3

Suffering for God’s Glory

Romans 8:18-28 & Romans 11:36

Principle 3: God can be trusted with our suffering.

Applications:

1. When      are you tempted to view suffering as a penalty as opposed to an      opportunity?