Abounding Grace Church

Suffering Now, but Glory is Coming- - 1 Peter 3-18-22--1- The Trail Christ Blazed -vv18-20,22- - - - --------- --2- The Picture God Gives -v21- - Baptism reminds us that through our ,-- we too are headed for --------Jesus has defeated death and the spiritual forces of evil. How does knowing this help Christians to face unjust suffering-----What truths can you hold onto to help you persevere through the difficult times in this life-----How has this passage helped you to appreciate your baptism-- How can you -use- your baptism next time you are tempted to avoid suffering for doing what is good----Other passages to consider- Mt 5-38-48- 24-26-31- Lk 9-22-24- Eph 1-15-23- Phil 2-6-11- Col 2-9-15- 2 Th 1-3-12- 2 Pet 3-5-7.