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 Resilience
in the Face of
Trials
1 Peter 5:8-11
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 Resilience
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1 Peter 5:8-11
 1 Peter 5:8-11
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls
around like a roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour. 9
Resist him, firm in your faith,
knowing that the same kinds of
suffering are being experienced
by your brotherhood throughout
the world.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
10 And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace,
who has called you to his
eternal glory in Christ, will
himself restore, confirm,
strengthen, and establish you.
11 To him be the dominion
forever and ever. Amen.
Never ever give
up because we
have God with
us.
Why We How
Should Not to
Not Give
Give Up Up

The Reality
The Reality
 1 Peter 5:8-11
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls
around like a roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour. 9
Resist him, firm in your faith,
knowing that the same kinds of
suffering are being experienced
by your brotherhood throughout
the world.
The devil is real.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls
around like a roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour. 9
Resist him, firm in your faith,
knowing that the same kinds of
suffering are being experienced
by your brotherhood throughout
the world.
Suffering is real.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
10 And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace,
who has called you to his
eternal glory in Christ, will
himself restore, confirm,
strengthen, and establish you.
11 To him be the dominion
forever and ever. Amen.
God is real.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
10 And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace,
who has called you to his
eternal glory in Christ, will
himself restore, confirm,
strengthen, and establish you.
11 To him be the dominion
forever and ever. Amen.
God is sovereign.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
10 And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace,
who has called you to his
eternal glory in Christ, will
himself restore, confirm,
strengthen, and establish you.
11 To him be the dominion
forever and ever. Amen.
God is Almighty.
 The Reality
The devil is real.
Suffering is real.
God is real.
God is sovereign.
God is Almighty.
Never ever give
up because we
have God with
us.
Why We How
Should Not to
Not Give
Give Up Up

The Reality
Why We Should
Not Give Up
 Suffering and the
Sovereignty of God:
Ten Aspects of
Gods Sovereignty
Over Suffering and
Satans Hand in It
1. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Delegated World Rule
2. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Angels (Demons, Evil Spirits)
3. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Hand in Persecution
4. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Life-Taking Power
5. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Hand in Natural Disasters
6. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Sickness-Causing Power
7. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Use of Animals and Plants
8. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Temptations to Sin
9. Let Us Celebrate That God Is Sovereign
Over Satans Mind-Blinding Power
10. Let Us Celebrate That God Is
Sovereign Over Satans Spiritual Bondage
 1 Peter 5:8-11
10 And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace,
who has called you to his
eternal glory in Christ, will
himself restore, confirm,
strengthen, and establish you.
11 To him be the dominion
forever and ever. Amen.
 Suffering is
temporary while
life with God is
eternal.
Never ever give
up because we
have God with
us.
Why We How
Should Not to
Not Give
Give Up Up

The Reality
How Not to
Give Up
 1 Peter 5:8-11
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls
around like a roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour. 9
Resist him, firm in your faith,
knowing that the same kinds of
suffering are being experienced
by your brotherhood throughout
the world.
Be watchful.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls
around like a roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour. 9
Resist him, firm in your faith,
knowing that the same kinds of
suffering are being experienced
by your brotherhood throughout
the world.
Resist the devil.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls
around like a roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour. 9
Resist him, firm in your faith,
knowing that the same kinds of
suffering are being experienced
by your brotherhood throughout
the world.
Stand firm in
your faith.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
10 And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace,
who has called you to his
eternal glory in Christ, will
himself restore, confirm,
strengthen, and establish you.
11 To him be the dominion
forever and ever. Amen.
Suffer for Christ.
 1 Peter 5:8-11
10 And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace,
who has called you to his
eternal glory in Christ, will
himself restore, confirm,
strengthen, and establish you.
11 To him be the dominion
forever and ever. Amen.
Worship God.
Never ever give
up because we
have God with
us.
 Resilience
in the Face of
Trials
1 Peter 5:8-11