Faint Not!
Ephesians 3:13 - “Wherefore, I desire that you faint not at my tribulations for you, which is for your glory.”
I.We should not faint under trials
1. Paul was fearful that others would be ______________ by his problems
2. “Tribulations” = all kings of __________, _____________, ______________– Phil. 1:12
3. Persecution is the _______________ of the Gospel 1- Paul to Timothy – 2 Tim. 3:12
4. Jesus to disciples – Jn. 15:20
5. The tale of two churches
II.We should be strong and courageous (Josh. 23)
1. Don't turn from God's ___________ -v.6
2. _________ in the ________________ - v. 8
3. _________ the Lord -v. 11
III.We must _________ upon the Lord (Isa. 40:28-31)
1. Note the nature of ___________ -v. 28
2. Note the nature of ___________ -v. 30
3. Note the _______________ of God – v. 29, 31
