The crucibles that come (Qtr 3 - Week 2: 9 July)

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The crucibles that come (Qtr 3 - Week 2: 9 July)

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Key text: “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy” (1 Peter 4:12, 13, NKJV)

Trials of all types battered Peter in successive waves throughout his life. He battled the literal foaming waves of the lake during the cold nights that he spent fishing for his family. He battled the waves of bitter remorse when he betrayed his Lord. He battled the waves of uncertainty in the prison after preaching the gospel. He battled the waves of frustration when working to establish the fledgling Christian church. He became, as it were, a student in the school of suffering, tracing his trials from cause to effect, thereby becoming enabled to grow through his experiences. But he especially learned to understand the role that suffering had both in God’s work of salvation and in his own personal hope to do, and become, what God wanted for him. Because Peter became an expert in suffering and trials, he is best suited to teach us this week. This week’s lesson highlights several types of crucibles: crucibles generated by Satan, crucibles generated by our sin, crucibles used by God to purify us and form our character, and crucibles of maturity. Each of these crucibles has its source (Satan, us, or God) and criteria for management and response.

Lesson Themes: This week’s lesson highlights two major themes.
1. Suffering is a present reality in our fallen world and, as Christians, we must learn to deal with suffering and to learn from it.
2. As stewards of our own spirituality, we need to learn to distinguish between different types of trials and suffering. This will help us to understand how to deal with crises in our lives and to draw the best lessons.

Thought question: What are the causes of the difficult times that we experience through our lives?

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