BIBLICAL THINKING THROUGH TRIALS
9/27/2026
Text: Philippians 4:4, 5
Theme: God gives you the grace to respond and think biblically in
the midst of the trial.
The command to rejoice is a command of faith (v. 4)
God gives you the grace to be able to rejoice even in the midst
of trials
This is rejoicing while the trial is still happening
The command regarding “let your moderation be known” (v. 5)
God gives you the grace to be able to have a quietness in your
spirit even in the midst of the trial
Let’s consider David’s thinking in the midst of trials
Psalm 3:1-8
Psalm 52:8, 9
Psalm 59:9-11
Psalm 62:5, 6
Psalm 63:1-8