About this episode

This episode discusses the theme of suffering for God and how it can lead to a deeper intimacy with Him, supported by various scripture references.

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-40:23 + Suffering for God is an invitation into intimacy with God. 1 Peter 4:12–17 NIV God’s presence can sustain you in any suffering, and suffering can bring you into a greater experience of his presence. “Dedicated to man who prayed to know Christ more richly even if it meant his cancer returned. The next year he experienced the deepest intimacy with Christ he had ever known - and then he died of cancer .” Finding God by Larry + Every Painful Station is meant for purposeful preparation. Colossians 3:23 NIV Proverbs 22:29 NIV + Our Sufferings are often the strategic means to bring about God’s good ends. 2 Corinthians 1:3–6 NIV + God never forgets his people and never gives up on his purposes. Isaiah 49:13–16 NIV Romans 8:38–39 NIV John 10:28–30 NIV

People in this episode

Host: Church at the Cross

Topics covered

• suffering
• intimacy with God
• God's presence
• faith
• purpose in suffering
• scriptural insights

Keywords

• suffering
• intimacy with God
• scripture
• faith
• God's presence
• purpose
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Peter 4:12–17 NIV, Colossians 3:23 NIV, Proverbs 22:29 NIV, 2 Corinthians 1:3–6 NIV, Isaiah 49:13–16 NIV, Romans 8:38–39 NIV, John 10:28–30 NIV

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