Introduction – another encouragement to run with endurance. Perspective on suffering - (v. 4)
“The sufferings of Christ followers, however severe they may be, are always incomparably slight when weighed against the sufferings of the Master Himself.” P. E. Hughes
I: THE MEANING OF CHASTENING (vv. 5-8)
A: Chastening Defined – training or discipline
B: Do not forget the exhortation (v. 5; Prov. 3:11-12)
1: Avoiding the 2 extremes (v. 5b)
2: The meaning of chastening (vv. 6-8)
II: THE RESULTS OF CHASTENING (VV. 9-11)
A: Reason to be subject to our Father (vv. 9-10)
B: The fruit of chastening (v. 11)
III: THE ENCOURAGMENT (vv.12-14)
A: Strengthen yourselves and one another (vv. 12-13)
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...