The cross is central to both the Bible and history. It represents the core of Christian faith, as God died for humanity. Just as Jesus carried his cross, all people must bear their own burdens in life, as each person faces different challenges. God allows hardship and suffering to test people, transform them, teach them, and train them, so that they can testify to his influence in their lives.

3. The CROSS is not only
the center of the Bible
and History….
But is the …
CENTER OF OUR
FAITH
God died for us

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5. Just as Jesus carried His cross – so must we.
All of us have different crosses to bear.
Different folks – different cross!

6. DID GOD ALLOW THE

7. 1. TEST us

8. 1. TEST us
2. TRANSFORM us

9. 1. TEST us
2. TRANSFORM us
3. TEACH us

10. 1. TEST us
2. TRANSFORM us
3. TEACH us
4. TRAIN us

11. 1. TEST us
2. TRANSFORM us
3. TEACH us
4. TRAIN us
5. TESTIFY to us