2 Timothy 01:08-12 – Sharing in Suffering – audio

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Text: 2 Timothy 1:8-12 (Reading by Richard Dillon)

Introduction

A. Many people are currently dealing with some form of suffering.

B. It is a great comfort to know that someone else is suffering just like you.

C. When you find what you have in common, it makes it easier for everyone to deal with that form of suffering.

Body

I. Jesus endured suffering.

A. He was accused of blasphemy (Matthew 9:3).

B. He suffered up until and during His crucifixion (Luke 24:46-48; 1 Peter 5:1).

C. He made salvation perfect through suffering (Hebrews 2:10).

II. Christians will suffer.

A. By preaching the gospel of Christ, suffering may be necessary (2 Timothy 1:8-12; Acts 9:16; Philippians 1:29; 1 Thessalonians 3:4; 2 Timothy 3:12).

B. We have fellowship in the sufferings of Christ (Philippians 3:10; 1 Peter 4:13).

C. We can rejoice in time of suffering (Colossians 1:24; Acts 5:41; Philippians 1:12-18).

III. We all share in suffering now, and will share in consolation and glory.

A. The true prophets set the example of suffering (James 5:10).

B. God is pleased when one suffers for His sake (1 Peter 2:19-20).

C. If one member of the body of Christ suffers, all suffer; if one is honored, all rejoice (1 Corinthians 12:26).

D. As sufferings abound in Christians, so do the consolation (2 Corinthians 1:5-7; 1 Peter 3:14,17; 4:16,19).

E. Glory follows suffering, and it will be much better (1 Peter 1:11; Romans 8:17-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:5; Hebrews 11:24-26).

Conclusion

A. Are you suffering for the cause of Christ? You are not alone!

B. Remember, what you are suffering from now is nothing compared to the glory of God that follows.