Sermon Notes for October 28/29, 2023

“MAKING SENSE OF SUFFERING”
Digging Deeper in Acts – Acts 14:22

1. The Reality of Suffering.
   · Acts 5 = Imprisoned
   · Acts 7 = Martyred
   · Acts 12 = Murdered
   · Acts 14:22 = “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.”
   

2. The Value of Suffering, 1 Peter 4:1-2.
   · An Example to Follow.
   
   
   · A Command to Obey.
   
   
   · The Value of Suffering.
   

APPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:

God sanctifies us in our suffering; He purifies us in our pain.

What or Who are the “stone-cutters” in your life that God is using to create a masterpiece?