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The Lord's Followers Will Face Tribulation
(John 16:33)

​Introduction:

         1. In John 14-16 Jesus spoke to the apostles to comfort their troubled hearts.
         2. As the Lord concluded in John 16:33 He informed the apostles that they would have tribulation in
             the world.
         3. He also said that "peace" is available through Him and that His followers can "be of good cheer."
         4. In our lesson we are studying a number of passages that supply helpful information that relates to
             tribulation.
         5. The first point we need to make is that . . .

Discussion:


I.           CHRISTIANS  ARE  NOT  IMMUNE  TO  TRIBULATION


         A. The reality of tribulation in Christianity is taught in Acts 14:19-22.
         B. According to Revelation 2:9-11, the Lord's church has faced tribulation for many years.
         C. Christians must face tribulation properly because it can have an adverse effect, as illustrated by
             the stony soil (Matthew 13:20-21).
         D. Tribulation is not pleasant; however, Christians understand that . . .

II.          TRIBULATION  IS  CONNECTED  WITH  PATIENCE


         A. In Romans 12:12 Christians are instructed to be "patient in tribulation" [to accomplish this we must
             "rejoice in hope" and "continue instant in prayer"].
         B. According to Romans 5:3-4, tribulation produces patience that leads to experience and hope
             (see James 1:3-6a).
         C. In addition to understanding that tribulation is connected with patience, Christians know that . . .

III.         SPECIAL  BLESSINGS  ARE  AVAILABLE  DURING  TRIBULATION


         A. God provides comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
         B. Tribulation cannot separate the Lord's people from His love (Romans 8:35-39).

Conclusion:


         1. In John 14-16 Jesus spoke to the apostles to comfort their troubled hearts.
         2. We began our lesson by reading the Lord's final statements in John 16:33.
         3. Let us conclude by reading the Lord's statements in John 14:1-4.
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