1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 ~ Destined for Affliction + PDF Teacher's Notes

Truth in Advertising: We need to realize that affliction is part of God’s plan for all of us. If we have unrealistic expectations about suffering then of course we will be disappointed, disillusioned, discouraged and perhaps even lose our faith. We will falsely conclude that God had failed us when in reality He warned us all along that suffering is part of His master plan. As Paul wrote, “we kept telling you beforehand that we were to suffer affliction” (3:4).