From Sunday's Teaching on 1 Peter 1:3 - 9, "The Gospel - Our Hope in Suffering"

How does understanding God's mercy change our perspective on suffering, and in what ways can we actively ground our hope in His mercy during difficult times?

What does it mean to be 'born again' according to this sermon, and how does this new life in Christ impact our ability to face hardships?

How can we cultivate a 'living hope' in our daily lives, especially when faced with challenges that seem to contradict the promise of our heavenly inheritance?

In what ways does the concept of God's protection challenge or comfort you in your current circumstances, and how might this affect your faith?

How can we reconcile the idea of temporary earthly suffering with the promise of eternal glory, and what practical steps can we take to maintain this perspective?

What does it mean for our faith to be 'more precious than gold', and how can we view trials as opportunities for spiritual refinement rather than punishment?

How might our approach to difficulties change if we truly believed that God is using them to prepare us for 'praise and honor and glory' when Jesus returns?

In what ways can we cultivate love and loyalty to Christ even when we cannot see Him, and how might this impact our response to suffering?

How does the concept of our ultimate destination being 'full and complete union with Jesus Christ' change our perspective on our current struggles and goals?

What practical steps can we take to shift our focus from being the 'main character' of our suffering to centering our attention on Christ during difficult times?

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