A Life Well Lived in Hardship and Adversity

Luke closes the story of Acts by encouraging Christians about how they should meet hardship and affliction as they live for Christ in a hostile world. We also see some of how we are to negotiate the challenge of living in a pluralistic society that at times brings religious or governmental opposition.
Outline:
I. Look for God's Invisible Hand
II. Expect Gods Comforting Presence
III. Follow Paul as a Model of a Life Well Lived in Hardship and Adversity