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The New Vision of Suffering "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ" (1Pe_1:7). It seems to us that the very thorns which pierce the brow will … Continue reading “1141. The New Vision of Suffering”

The Nobility in Suffering "If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the Spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified" (1Pe_4:14). There is something noble in Christian suffering. One's real character may be … Continue reading “1139. The Nobility in Suffering”

The Nestling of the Sufferer "Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you" (1Pe_5:7). All that we have said heretofore is possible only because of what we now say. When we suffer we must learn to nestle close to the heart of our loving Saviour. There are two things set forth in … Continue reading “1140. The Nestling of the Sufferer”

The Now of Suffering "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations" (1Pe_1:6). 1. Saints suffer now, that is, only in this world. "In the world ye shall have tribulation." In the New Jerusalem saints will never suffer. "God will wipe away all tears … Continue reading “1137. The Now of Suffering”

The Novelty in Suffering "If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified" (1Pe_4:14). We present just here what may seem "new" in the line of … Continue reading “1138. The Novelty in Suffering”

Peter and the Ministry of Suffering The "Needs Be" of Suffering (1Pe_1:6). The Now of Suffering (1Pe_1:6). The Novelty in Suffering (1Pe_4:14). The Nobility in Suffering (1Pe_4:14). The Nestling of the Sufferer (1Pe_5:7). The New Vision of Suffering (1Pe_1:7). The Note of Glory in Suffering (1Pe_5:10). This is our second lesson upon the ministry of … Continue reading “1135. Peter and the Ministry of Suffering”

The "Needs Be" of Suffering "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations" (1Pe_1:6). The Holy Spirit reveals in the Epistle of Peter a twofold necessity for suffering. The first has to do with the antagonism which the world holds toward those who know … Continue reading “1136. The "Needs Be" of Suffering”

Paul's Prospective "That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death; "If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead" (Php_3:10-11). Paul had a consuming passion to know Christ and the fellowship of His suffering, and be … Continue reading “1134. Paul's Prospective”

Paul's Pains "And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead" (Act_14:19). The Apostle Paul suffered more than privations and more than perils, he suffered pains. We remember how satan first requested that God should … Continue reading “1132. Paul's Pains”

Paul's Purpose "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" (Php_3:14). Let us consider under this phase of our study the way that Paul looked upon his privations his perils, and his pains. 1. Paul said, "I glory in my infirmities" (see 2Co_11:23-33). He also said, … Continue reading “1133. Paul's Purpose”