Bible Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 | Preacher: Nathan Herrlin | Series: 1 Peter: Hopeful Suffering |

What Not to Do
What To Do When Suffering

1. Don’t be Surprised
1. Rejoice for Future Glory & Present Blessings

2. Don’t deserve your suffering
2. Remember the future. Yours & theirs.

3. Don’t be ashamed of being a Christian
3. Commit yourselves to God & continue to do what’s right.

Why am I suffering?

Because I am following Jesus –> Persevere
Because I am not following Jesus –> Repent

Who is causing me suffering?

Unbelievers 1 Peter 4:16
 Other Believers 1 Peter 4:19
Broken World 1 Peter 4:19

What is God Doing 1 Peter 1:6-7

Refining your faith

What should I do?

A Final word on Suffering 1 Peter 4:19