Intro: We read the application already - LC #160 Proposition: Context! Context! Context! I. Joyful Trials and Tests. A. Only someone who knows there is a plan and a purpose can be joyful in trials. B. Various trials C. Testing faith II. Steadfast Endurance Leads to Growth A. Steadfast endurance is overcoming faith. B. Practice makes perfect. C. Learning to trust the Triune God. III. Praying in Faith for Wisdom. A. How can I endure? B. The answer given freely; indeed is already here. C. Means of Grace. IV. Steadfast Commitment to Follow the Path of Wisdom. A. The double minded man is not just confused, he doubts. B. He doubts that he really wants to live in faith. C. The double minded man still has one foot in the world. Application: See Intro - LC # 160 Leader Question: What is required of those that hear the Word preached? People Answer: It is required of those that hear the Word preached, that they attend upon it with diligence, preparation, and prayer; examine what they hear by the Scriptures; receive the truth with faith, love, meekness, and readiness of mind, as the Word of God; meditate, and confer of it; hide it in their hearts, and bring forth the fruit of it in their lives.
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