In God We Trust
Hebrews 11-13

Dave Carlsen
July 23, 2006

Hurt

• To cause mental or emotional pain
• To experience distress or trauma
• To damage or impair

God’s Faithfulness to the Suffering! 1 Peter

Purpose - To instruct and remind Christians that there is hope in the midst of suffering.

Our Living Hope 1:2:10

Our Strange Life 2:11-4:11

Our Fiery Ordeal 4:12-5:14

Premise - Trials are sent from a loving sovereign God to teach you things about Him that you could never learn in any other way!

1. Who are we?

We are aliens and strangers! 1:1; 2:11

2. What do we face?

Suffering, trials, problems, troubles and testing! 1:6; 2:21; 4:12; 5:10

• Before my troubles - straying

"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word." Ps, 119:67

• During my troubles - learning!

"It was good for me that I was afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." Ps. 119:71

• After my troubles - knowing!

"I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me." Ps. 119:75

3. What do we have?

• We have confidence! 1:1
• We have a divine calling! 1:2
• We have been blessed! 1:2
• We have new life! 1:3
• We have hope! 1:3
• We have an inheritance! 1:4

It is something believers will obtain. Matthew 25:34

It is imperishable. Matthew 6:19-21

It is undefiled. Rev. 21:27

It will not fade away. 2 Cor. 3:6-11

It is reserved. Eph. 1:11

• We have divine protection! 1:5
• We have a developing faith! 1:6-7
• We have a relationship! 1:8
• We have a guaranteed salvation! 1:9-12

5. How do we respond?

Follow in the steps of Jesus!

No deceit

No retaliation

No threats

Entrust yourself

Take up the cross

6. What is God’s end goal and what is our part? 5:10-11

• To perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish us!
• Humility and obedience! 5:6