Jesus Secures us, So Faithfully Endure Hardships . . .(1:9-10; 4:5, 17-18)
I. Jesus Over All! (1:1, 9-10, 13; 2:8; 3:12, 15; 4:1, 8)
II. The Gospel Word is Central! (1:5, 8, 10, 12-13, 2:2, 8-10, 15, 25, 3:14-16; 4:2-3)
III. Suffering is Normal, God’s Resources are Sufficient for Perseverance! (1:6-8, 12, 15-16; 2:1, 3-5, 9-10; 3:1, 8-9, 10-13; 4:6-7, 10, 14-17, 18)
IV. Godliness and Godly Responses to Ungodliness! (1:13; 2:2, 14-19, 22-26; 3:1-9, 14-16; 4:2-5, 13)
Practical Implications
o How can you practically and consistently “Remember Jesus”?
o What are some good gospel reasons not to check out but endure?
o What are some problematic patterns of response you see in yourself?
