Why Do Christians Suffer?

Preview: People often blame God for allowing us to suffer and sorrow, but a closer look at the Bible reveals a different way to look at our troubles.


Scripture Reading: Job 1:6-22.

Memory Verse: John 16:33.

1. Who set the example of suffering? I Peter 2:21.
2. What was the example He set? I Peter 2:22-24.
3. How did Christ learn obedience? Hebrews 5:8-9.
4. What kind of suffering is acceptable with God? I Peter 2:19-20.
5. Do all Christians have to suffer persecution? Discuss. II Timothy 3:12.
Note: Christ set the example of suffering. He suffered even when He lived a perfect life. We cannot escape the fact that every true follower of Christ must suffer as He did.
6. Did Jesus realize that we would also have to suffer? What did He have to say? John 15:20.
7. What has been done by all those who suffered for Christ? I Peter 4:1-2.
8. How should we take our sufferings? I Peter 3:14-15.
9. For what other reason must we suffer with Christ? Romans 8:17.
10. What did Paul say concerning the suffering of this present time? Romans 8:18.