Suffering, Perplexity and Despair

2 Corinthians 4:8-10

by Mason French

Introduction

1. Many times it is hard to keep our faith.
2. Suffering and heartache tend to make our faith weak.
3. Paul says that suffering is not limited to a few.
4. We question what Jesus meant in Matthew 11:28-30

I. SURPRISED BY PAIN

A. All Kinds of Pain

1. Bible says don't be surprised (1 Peter 4:12-13).

II. CHRISTIANS WILL SUFFER

A. 1 Peter 4:15-16, 4:19

III. SUFFERING PRODUCES GOOD FRUIT

A. 1 Peter 1:6-9

IV. THE DESIRE TO DIE

A. Not Unusual

1. Isaiah 53:11; Romans 8:22-23
2. Even heroes (Numbers 11:15; Job 3:11; Jeremiah 20:14-15, 18)

V. WHAT ABOUT SUICIDE?

A. Beware of Making Final Judgment

VI. WHAT ABOUT EUTHANASIA? Two Kinds

A. Active
B. Passive

VII. LIFE IS PRECIOUS

A. David (Psalms 27:13)
B. Paul (2 Corinthains 1:8-10)

Conclusion