Day 1- Read James 1:2-4, 12

What should be our attitude in trials? Will we be rewarded for enduring them?
Read John 15:18-20
How does this verse explain why life is sometimes hard here on earth?

Day 2- Read 1 Peter 1:3-9

How can trials make your faith stronger?
Read Romans 5:3-5
What do tribulations produce and how can they benefit you?

Day 3- Read 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Are you rewarded for your faithfulness through trials?

DIG DEEPER

Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 and Romans 8:28.
How is God faithful to us in our afflictions? Can we help others with similar afflictions? Why do you think “hard things” happen to you? Are you going through something hard right now? Take some time to reflect on how God is growing your faith and your character.

DIG DEEPER

Memorize Colossians 3:2 today. It’s a great verse to encourage you during hard times in life.

Day 4- DO YOU BELIEVE HARD TIMES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOUR FAITH?

Write down an example of when your faith was tested. Did you grow through it?
Explain how you felt during and after the trial.

Day 5- APPLY IT.

Look back on this week’s verses. How can you apply what you learned to your life or someone else’s life? How do your beliefs change your attitude in trials?

WEEK 2- ARE HEAVEN AND HELL REAL?

Write down all the promises God makes to you in these verses.
Read Philippians 3:20
Are you intended to stay on earth forever?

Day 2- Read Philippians 1:20-21 and 2 Corinthians 5:6-What do these verses say about life and death?

I PROMISE YOU

Heaven is a promise from God. The Bible says that heaven is the home you were meant for. So make sure to write down anything you learn.
• Revelation 2:7
• Revelation 21:1
• Luke 23:43
God has provided a way for every man and woman, who ever walked the earth, to be a part of heaven. He did this in Christ. Sadly, some will not want it and there are eternal consequences for that.

GIVE IT A TRY!

Joshua 24:15 challenges you to “Choose this day whom you will serve.” God will not force you to choose Him, He can’t because He loves you. It’s your choice… who is it going to be?

Day 3- Read Matthew 25:31-46 and Revelation 21:8 (#00b193 BKG) (#ffffff Font)

Do these verses speak of people not entering into heaven with God?
Read 2 Peter 3:9 and 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11. What is God’s heart for all men?
How did He provide the way to make it happen?

Day 4- DO YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A HEAVEN AND HELL?

What does scripture say about Heaven and Hell?

Day 5- APPLY IT.

How does what you believe give you a hope for the future? How does this challenge you to be more thankful to God?