General Topics: The Sermon Series
Passing the Test
IGNITE THE FIRE Part 18: “Passing the Test”
Main Reading: James 1:2-4;
Preacher: Pastor David Holt
God tests His people: Ex. 15:25; Dt. 8:2, 13:3; Ps. 7:9, 11:5, 105:19; Isa. 48:10
Jer. 17:10, 20:12; 1 Thess. 2:4
1. What is a test? A test is a difficult situation designed to see if we will trustand obey God no matter what. Jas. 1:2-4; Lu. 16:10
2. Who was tested in the Bible?
Abraham (Gen. 22); Joseph (Gen. 36-50); David (1-2 Samuel; Psalms);
Job (Job); Jesus (Mark 1); Disciples (Jn. 6:5-6; Jn. 21:22); Paul (2 Cor. 11-12)
3. What is the purpose of a test?
a. To refine our Character1 Pe. 1:6-7
b. To mold us into the image of Jesus Rom. 8:29
c. To prove the sufficiency of Jesus 2 Cor. 12; Ps. 73
d. To make us more fruitfulfor God. 2 Pe. 1:3-8; 2 Cor. 1:3-5
4. How do we pass the test?
a. See it as from the handof God. Gen. 50:20
b. Do not give into temptationor sin.
c. Repent of any and all sin 1 Jn. 1:9; Ps. 139:23
d. Hold fastto God. Ps. 105:19; Hebr. 11
e. Get support from Godlypeople. Hebr. 10:24-25
f. Waiton the Lord as to when the test is over. Isa. 40:31