1. Bearing One Another’s Burdens in the Family of God

2. Consider what Jesus did for Peter: Jesus prayed for Peter in time of trial (Luke 22:31-32) Jesus comforted & strengthened Peter when he was at his lowest (Matt. 26:75; Mark 16:7; John 21) What Jesus did for Peter, He expected Peter to do for others!

3. We lay down our lives for brethren (1 John 3:16) We are born for adversity! (Proverbs 17:17) Like Paul, we are willing to suffer like Christ for the welfare of brethren (Col. 1:24; 2 Cor. 12:15) And brethren are willing to reciprocate (Galatians 4:13-15; 2 Corinthians 7:4-7)

4. We are born to be companions in tribulation! (Revelation 1:9) We have been comforted in order to comfort others! (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Let us comfort one another with love and forgiveness! (2 Corinthians 2:6-7) “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2)