2023-02-19 Live Rejoicing

2023-02-19 Live Rejoicing
by Pastor Chris Berg

Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it 

comes upon you to test you, as though something strange 

were happening to you. 

13 But rejoice insofar as you share 

Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad 

when his glory is revealed. 

14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, 

because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 

15 But let none of you 

suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 

16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, 

but let him glorify God in that name. 

17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; 

and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for 

those who do not obey the gospel of God? 

18 And

“If the righteous is scarcely saved,

    what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will 

entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.