1. Upside Down Spiritual Gifts: The Gift of Suffering 2 Cor 12:1-10
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2. Does Jesus make any difference?
Suffering
Why is their suffering?
Where does it come from?
Where is God in it all?
Does He intervene?
Does Jesus make any difference?
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3. 3) God appears to let suffering happen 4) Some sense in suffering
Looking into the
Scripture – 2 Cor 12:1-10
1) Humility & growth
2) Role of the devil & God
3) God appears to let suffering happen
4) Some sense in suffering
5) Paul’s attitude
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4. Cross and resurrection
Suffering is at the heart of our faith and the character of God
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5. Mystery
Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known
Paul 1 Cor 13:12
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6. Towards Him or away from Him?
Our Choice…..
Towards Him or away from Him?
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7. Can suffering be a gift? Whitfield Parish
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8. Are you willing to engage in suffering, the way of the cross?
Response Time
Are you willing to engage in suffering, the way of the cross?
Do you need to ask God for his strength in your weakness as you live out your story today?
Do you need to ask God for forgiveness, compassion or empathy?
Whitfield Parish
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