DISCIPLESHIP

Created to become like Jesus

"God wants us to grow up...like Christ in everything."
Ephesians 4:15

3RD PURPOSE

'And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.'
Romans 8:28

1. God uses
TROUBLE
to teach us to
TRUST HIM

“Abba , Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you
will". Mark 14:36

"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

2 Corinthians 4:17

2. God uses
TEMPTATION
to teach us to
OBEY

HOW SHOULD WE DEAL WITH TEMPTATION ?

3. God uses
TRESPASSES
to teach us to
FORGIVE

Jesus words from the cross.

Jesus said,“ Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing .”

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

Ephesians 4:32

JOSEPH
"But Joseph said to them, 'Don't be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.' "

GOD WILL USE:

• Trouble - to trust Him
• Temptation - to obey Him
• Trespasses - to teach us to forgive

"God wants us to grow up...like Christ in everything."
Ephesians 4:15

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