God wants all people to be aware of the expected.

1. CHRISTIANS HAVE BEEN C______________ AND SENT BY GOD. V. 1-2
   1. God chose and C____________ Paul to become an apostle of Jesus.
   2. Jesus sent Paul to the Gentiles as His A_________________ for life. Matthew 9:37-38; 10:1f; Mark 5:30
   3. Every New Testament Christian was chosen to be S_________ out. Matthew 11:28-30
   4. Christ still calls Christians to fight the S_________________ battles. Second Timothy 2:2                                                                                         *God’s love within us motivates us to boldly share life with others.
2. CHRISTIANS WILL BE AFFLICTED, BUT C_________________ BY GOD.
   1. People willingly S_________________ in order to live in this world.
   2. Jesus told His followers to expect P________________ and reward. Matthew 10:16f; 10:39
   3. God’s comfort comes only A________ a person suffers affliction. Hebrews 4:14-16; Isaiah 51:12f; James 1:2-4,12
   4. Christians are to use those experiences to H_____ other believers. Ephesians 6:10f
3. CHRISTIANS ARE TO D_____ TO SELF AND LIVE FOR CHRIST.
   1. Jesus Christ came to earth in the greatest S__________ for people.
   2. God’s servants face death B____________ with their faith in Christ.
   3. Jesus gives new life to people who make Him their L_______.                                                                                                                                                John 3:16-18; Mark 1:5; Matthew 10:32; Acts 2:38