START TALKING
This morning we talked about Suffering and Trials having a ripple effect on our perseverance, character, and ultimately our hope. Is there are times in your life that you can look back on and see this this effect?

START THINKING
Read John 16:33 - Why do you think Jesus gave his disciples this warning?

Read Romans 5:3-4 - What do you think Paul means by, ”Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings”?

START SHARING
Read Romans 5:3-4 - Look up the definition of perseverance - How have you seen your perseverance grow in your spiritual life?

Look up the definition of character - How has your perseverance affected your character, both positively and negatively?

Look up the definition of hope - How has your hope been affected by the things you have been through?

Read John 16:33 - How does this verse give you hope?

START DOING
If we think of suffering and trials as a catalyst to positive momentum, how can we reflect this in our daily lives?

How will you use your story and your changed life to make a difference in others to impact their eternity? WHO will you impact?

START PRAYING
Take a moment to pray for each person - that God will continue to shape our view of the Kingdom of God - that God will help us fall more in love with Jesus and the work he is doing in us. Pray that God gives us opportunity to impact others for eternity.