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Friday, January 02 Teacher Comments Part I: Overview Key Text: Philippians 4:4 Study Focus: Rom. 8:12–39 Paul faced many trials and tribulations while spreading God’s message of salvation. Aside from Jesus, few have endured as much suffering as Paul did for the sake of the gospel. His list of hardships deserves our careful consideration and reflection. These hardships include, but are not limited to, tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, hunger, thirst, nakedness, the sword, beatings, homelessness, insults, slander, perplexities, privation, stripes, tumults, travail, sleeplessness, fastings, chastenings, pain, poverty, humiliation, stonings, shipwrecks, frequent journeys, life-threatening situations in various forms—whether from rivers, from robbers (both from among his own people and the Gentiles), or in the city, in the wilderness, at sea, and so on. Paul’s sufferings also come from his dealing with infirmities and weaknesses, along with the challenge of taking care of the churches. Obviously, his imprisonments cannot be ignored, either (compare with Rom. 8:35; 1 Cor. 4:11–13; 2 Cor. 4:8, 9; 2 Cor. 6:4, 5, 9, 10; 2 Cor. 11:23–29; 2 Cor. 12:10; Eph. 4:1). Paul’s life was far from easy! One must take a deep breath to recite the entire preceding list without a pause. Not infrequently, many of us find ourselves discouraged about far less. Nevertheless, if Paul’s list of sufferings is impressive, his unwavering confidence is even more astonishing. He says, “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Rom. 8:37, NKJV). This week’s lesson emphasizes two major themes: 1. Paul’s sufferings for the sake of the gospel, most particularly his imprisonments. 2. Paul’s strategies for preaching the gospel as effectively as possible, even under the most challenging circumstances. Part III: Life Application Meditate upon the following themes. Then ask your students to answer the following questions. Preaching the gospel can be challenging for many Christians, especially when societal norms conflict with the Word of God. Across the centuries, countless people have faced suffering, and even death, in the fulfillment of their missionary work. This reality was true in the early days of the Christian mission, and it will be no different at its conclusion (Rev. 14:13). As we continue in missionary work and endure the sufferings that attend it, there is only one force that can sustain us: the love of Christ. Most Christians realize the risks involved in following Christ, but we also must understand the paramount importance of fulfilling the commission, “ ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations’ ” (Matt. 28:19, NKJV). The task is arduous, but we trust in God’s guidance every step of the way. Though it may become life-threatening in various forms, the task is rewarding. Jesus says, “ ‘Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life’ ” (Rev. 2:10, NKJV). In his missionary work, Paul employed various strategies to ensure its effectiveness: (1) He selected important cities as supporting outposts from which he could more easily spread the gospel message. (2) He invested time in training others. (3) He prioritized reaching those closest to him first. (4) He constantly kept in touch with those to whom he ministered. We should integrate all these strategies into our own missionary endeavors. Paul knew, however, that although strategies are important, they can never replace the role of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 12:1–11, Eph. 4:1–6). We must never forget this vital point. Questions: 1. What are some of the challenges that you have faced in preaching the gospel? 2. How have you employed Paul’s four missionary strategies previously listed, and what were the results?