Ladies Fellowship – April 20, 2004

Desiring God Chapter 10

1) Why did Paul say in 1Cor. 15:19 that:  "If in this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied."?  You can explain his response by summarizing pgs. 254-255.

2) What is the difference between "conflict" and "cancer"? (a short answer)

3) What do all experiences of suffering in the path of Christian obedience have in common?  What do the suffering of sickness and the suffering of persecution have in common? 

"What turns sufferings with and for Christ is not how intentional our enemies are, but:                                 

4) Write out some Scriptures (Either listed in this chapter or others that you've found) that reveal that Christianity involves cross-bearing and a daily dying.

5) What is God's universal purpose for all Christian suffering?  (a short answer)  What is the 'pearl of greatest price'?  (a short answer)

6) Suffering is designed to wean Christians off of ______________ and onto _______________________.

7) How does God intend for the afflictions of Christ to be presented to the world?

8) What is the most penetrating principle that you gleaned from reading this chapter?