Big idea: Three descriptions of a Christian with the right mindset about suffering
Joy is focused
Matthew 5:10–12
Grief is focused
John 16:20
Four things to note about grief in trials:
They are short in light of eternity
God has a purpose in each of them
They are grievous
They are not one-size-fits-all
Faith is focused
…in a God who fulfills his promises
…in a Savior who has secured intimacy and love
Dr. Dan Jarms is teaching pastor and team leader at Faith Bible Church in Spokane Washington, as well as associate dean at TMS Spokane. He has been married for over 30 years to Linda, and has three adult children. He earned his B.A. in English at the Master’s College, B.Ed. at Eastern Washington University, M.Div and D.Min in Expository Preaching at The Master’s Seminary. His other interests include NCAA basketball, gardening, brick oven cooking.
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