1. Resurrection of Jesus 1 Pet 1:3 (NKJ) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has 1.begotten us again 2.to a living hope 3.through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, New birth Living Hope

2. Resurrection of Jesus New birth THE GOAL: Incorruptible undefiled INHERITANCE 4.(v4) to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, 1.reserved in heaven 2.for you, (v5) who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation 3.ready to be revealed in the last time. (v6) In this you greatly rejoice, Heaven Living Hope  Kept by the power of God through FAITH  REJOICE NOW—not then! LIFE ON EARTH UNTIL JESUS COMES

3. Resurrection of Jesus New birth THE GOAL: Incorruptible undefiled INHERITANCE Heaven Living Hope  Kept by the power of God through FAITH  5.though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 6.(v7) that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, REJOICE NOW—not then! LIFE ON EARTH UNTIL JESUS COMES

4. Resurrection of Jesus New birth THE GOAL: Incorruptible undefiled INHERITANCE Heaven Living Hope  Kept by the power of God through FAITH  REJOICE NOW—not then! LIFE ON EARTH UNTIL JESUS COMES 1 Pet 4:12 (NKJ) Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 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.

5. What’s YOUR trial? Loneliness? Career? Over-qualified? Under-qualified? Misunderstood? Not appreciated? Family? Spouse? Children? In-laws? Parents? Health? Yours? Someone else’s? Relationships? Money? Self control? Past mistakes Parenting?

6. What’s YOUR trial? Is it imagined? Is it self-imposed? Is it a result of your faith in Christ? Is it a life lesson God wants you to learn? Can I grow from this? Sometimes! Always!

7. Truths about Trials: They are TEMPORARY! “It came to pass” used 250 times

8. Truths about Trials: They are TEMPORARY! They are BEARABLE! 1 Cor 10:13 (NKJ) No temptation (trial) has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. No exceptions—every trial has an end and a load limit Though your trial is not unique, your deliverance is planned by God specifically for you!

9. Truths about Trials: They are TEMPORARY! They are BEARABLE! They WEAR DISGUISES! Some trials appear non-spiritual Some trials look like accidents Some trials look like obstacles Some trials look like God is angry But ALL are a test of our faith

10. Truths about Trials: They are TEMPORARY! They are BEARABLE! They WEAR DISGUISES! They IMPROVE ME! Jas 1:2 (NKJ) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

11. Truths about Trials: They are TEMPORARY! They are BEARABLE! They WEAR DISGUISES! They IMPROVE ME! God WANTS ME TO HAVE JOY DURING THEM! J O Y ? ?

12. JOY!! Jas 1:2 (NKJ) My brethren, count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials,

13. JOY!! Jas 1:2 … count it ALL joy (when in) trials… 1 Pet 4:12 (NKJ) Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice…

14. JOY!! Jas 1:2 … count it ALL joy (when in) trials… 1 Pet 4:12 …concerning the trial… 13…rejoice… 1 Pet 1:6 (NKJ) In this you GREATLY rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith… though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

15. JOY!! Jas 1:2 … count it ALL joy (when in) trials… 1 Pet 4:12 …concerning the trial… 13…rejoice… 1 Pet 1:6 In this GREATLY rejoice… faith…tested by fire Heb 12:2 (NKJ) looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

16. JOY!! Jas 1:2 … count it ALL joy (when in) trials… 1 Pet 4:12 …concerning the trial… 13…rejoice… 1 Pet 1:6 In this GREATLY rejoice…faith…tested by fire Heb 12:2...Jesus,…who for joy…endured … 2 Cor 8:2 (NKJ) that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of [the Macedonian believers’] joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.

17. JOY!! Jas 1:2 … count it ALL joy (when in) trials… 1 Pet 4:12 …concerning the trial… 13…rejoice… 1 Pet 1:6 In this GREATLY rejoice…faith…tested Heb 12:2...Jesus,…who for joy…endured … 2 Cor 8:2 …in a great trial…abundance of … joy Col 1:10 (NKJ) that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;

18. Resurrection of Jesus Jas 1:2 … count it ALL joy (when in) trials… 1 Pet 4:12 …concerning the trial… 13…rejoice… 1 Pet 1:6 In this GREATLY rejoice…faith…tested Heb 12:2...Jesus,…who for joy…endured … 2 Cor 8:2 …in a great trial…abundance of … joy Col 1:10 …walk worthy…, [with] all patience and [enduring] longsuffering with joy; New birth THE GOAL: Incorruptible undefiled INHERITANCE Heaven Living Hope  Kept by the power of God through FAITH  REJOICE NOW—not after! LIFE ON EARTH UNTIL JESUS COMES