Message: Why Adversity Comes
Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; John 16:33
1. God’s perspective
A. Origins
a. Man
b. Satan: 1 Corinthians 5:4-5; 1 Timothy 1:20; Job 2:6-10
c. God: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
B. Opportunities
a. Job: Job 42:2-6,10
b. Joseph: Genesis 45:8
2. What does God have in mind?
A. Never to destroy you: 1 Corinthians 10:13
B. Never to tempt you: James 1:13
C. Then why?
1. Get our attention
2. Remind us of His love: Hebrews 12:5-8; 11
3. Lead us to self-examination: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
