The Pilgrim’s Test: The Purpose of Trials

Outline

1. To Refine Our Faith

2. To Display Our Faith

3. To Receive Our Reward

Study Questions

1. What is the purpose of trials in 1:7?

2. Why does Peter compare suffering to refining gold in a fire?

3. Why is our faith more valuable than gold?

4. Why is joy important when enduring trials?

5. What are the 4 ways to cultivate joy mentioned in the message?

6. What is the connection between the revelation of Jesus Christ and 1:8?

7. Will we need faith when Christ returns? Why or Why not?

8. How does the outcome of faith in the future sustain our faith in the present?