The Gift Nobody Wants

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• The Gift Nobody Wants
• I Peter 412-19
• God has a purpose for His people in suffering.
• I. Suffering is to be expected in the life of the
  believer. (vs. 12)
• A. It is an ordinary experience in life.
• B. It will at times be intense.
• C. It will prove ones faith.
• II. Suffering is essential to the growth of the
  believer. (vs. 13-16)
• A. It is a model for growth.
• B. It is a motive for growth.
• C. It is a method for growth.
• III. Suffering forces an examination of the
  believers life. (vs. 17-18)
• A. It reveals our dependence on God.
• B. It reveals our destiny with God.