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b'1Peter: Living HopeUnscathed by the Fire: 1Peter 4:12-19November 8, 2015Please turn to 1Peter 4:12-19 Michael\\u2019s Personal Goal: God is faithful: rest in HimThree responses to trials1 (V 12): Don\\u2019t be surprised by trials (ref. 1Cor. 15:22-26, John 11:1, John 16:33)Why does a good God allow bad things to happen to good people? So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude He had, and be ready to suffer, too. 1Peter 4:1aFor our present troubles are small and won\\u2019t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 2Corinthians 4:17 NLT2 (V 13): Rejoice in the midst of trialsMy brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4Five truths to hold on to in the midst of fiery trialsa (V 14): Trials put us in a place of dependence upon Godb (V 15): Sometimes we bring trials on ourselvesc (V 16): Don\\u2019t be ashamed in the midst of trialsd (V 17a): Trials are often timely and necessarye (V 17b): Justice will come to those who bring trials3 (V 19): Entrust your life to GodWhat is God\\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?App (V 10): Use whatever gift you have been given to serve What is God\\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?'