A Privilege - Fellowship Of His Sufferings- John Pereira
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes the blessing of God's Word and the Holy Spirit, which provide clarity and purpose for life. He urges believers to cleanse themselves from the filthiness of both flesh and spirit to align with God's priorities. Drawing from Paul's writings, the message highlights that true discipleship involves counting all worldly values as loss for the surpassing value of knowing Christ, a process that requires embracing the suffering and following the example of Christ's humility.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Counting worldly gain as loss for ChristPaul states that he considers all worldly values as loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ and sharing in the fellowship of His sufferings.
Moses choosing the reproach of Christ over EgyptBy faith, Moses refused the pleasures of sin and the treasures of Egypt, choosing instead to endure ill treatment and suffering with the people of God.Hebrews 11:24
Jesus learning obedience through sufferingAs a human, Jesus offered up prayers with loud cries and learned obedience through the things that He suffered.
Blessed are those persecuted for righteousnessJesus taught that those who are insulted and persecuted for the sake of righteousness should rejoice because their reward in heaven is great.Matthew 5:10
Peter rebuked for rejecting the necessity of sufferingWhen Jesus spoke of His upcoming suffering and death, Peter rebuked Him, leading Jesus to correct Peter for setting his mind on man's interests rather than God's.Matthew 16:21
Suffering unjustly finds favor with GodPeter explains that enduring sorrow when suffering unjustly for doing what is right finds favor with God, following the example of Christ.1 Peter 2:18
Light affliction compared to eternal gloryPresent sufferings and momentary light afflictions are not worthy to be compared with the eternal weight of glory that will be revealed to us.2 Corinthians 4:17
