that I may know him, the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death; if by any means I may attain unto the resurrection from the dead. [ASV] Phil 3:10-11 that I may know the fellowship of his sufferings …
Suffering Gems
Bible Gem 1915 – The Power of Paul’s Imprisonment (Phil 1:12-18)
The Spread of the Gospel in Rome And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am …
Bible Gem 1024 – Count the Cost Before you Start (Luke 14:28-30)
“But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then …
Bible Gem 1010 – Interpreting the News (Luke 13:1-5)
About this time Jesus was informed that Pilate had murdered some people from Galilee as they were offering sacrifices at the Temple. “Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other people from Galilee?” Jesus asked. “Is that why they suffered? Not …
Bible Gem 909 – Shock, Horror! (Luke 9:22-27)
“The Son of Man must suffer many terrible things,” He said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He will be killed, but on the third day He will be raised from the dead.” Then He …
Bible Gem 801 – Misquoting Scripture (Luke 4:9-12)
Then the devil took Him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If You are the Son of God, jump off! (throw yourself down). For the Scriptures say, ‘He will order His angels to protect and guard you [in all your …
Bible Gem 536 – Thinking Rightly about Troubles (2 Cor 4:8-15)
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to …
Bible Gem 535 – The Purpose of Paran and the Test of Troubles (2 Cor 4:8-15)
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. Through suffering, our bodies continue to …
Bible Gem 722 – Pray for Me Too (Eph 6:19-20)
And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray …