Crushed: When God’s People Suffer
Job 1
by Mike DeGuzman
1. Suffering Is Often Covered with Mystery
Option 1: Work the Formula
Option 2: Redefine God
Option 3: Reject God
Romans 11:33-34
Isaiah 55:8-9
Hebrews 12:3
2. Suffering is Always Limited and Ordered
Luke 22:31-32
3. Suffering Always Has Opportunities
A. An Opportunity to Glorify God
B. An Opportunity to Strengthen Others
Philippians 1:29
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
C. An Opportunity to Know Your Heart
John 9:3
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
Application:
1. Count Your Blessings
Philippians 1:12-18
2. Elevate Your Prayer Life
3. Lengthen and Deepen Your Time in God’s Word
Psalm 119:92
4. Tell Your Story
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
5. Focus on the Prize
2 Timothy 1:12