Episode 568: Walking Through the Fire | 1 Peter Series (Week 10) | Dr. Zach Crook

1. Our Response to TrialsA. We shouldn’t be surprised by trialsB. Since God is sovereign, we rejoice1. Piper – “In great suffering on earth there is great support from heaven!”C. We are sharing the sufferings of ChristD. When we rejoice in trials, we show that we are future-focused!
2. We Suffer for Christ’s Sake, Not our Own  A. Peter actually says that there are right and wrong ways to suffer!1. There is nothing noble about suffering for our own sinfulness2. It brings glory to God when we suffer as a Christian
3. We Entrust Ourselves to God  A. The judgment Peter talks about in v. 17 isn’t punitive, but purifyingB. Entrust is a banking term – it means to deposit for safe keeping1. We are valuable to God!C. If God calls us to the fire, we will not walk alone!