Biblical Definition: Enduring Hardship, Adversity, and Trials with Steadfast Faith and Resilience and an Unwavering Trust in God.

1.    What does Biblical Toughness/ Resilience look like to you? Discuss how You or Other Men around you have exhibited toughness/resilience as examples.

2.    What are ways that we can prepare ourselves for trials and/ or How does God prepare us for trials in life?

3.     How do worldly views of Toughness/ Resilience differ from Biblical Views?

Biblical References of Toughness/ Resilience:

1.    Jesus...The Ultimate Example. Endured the Cross. Willingness to Suffer (Hebrews 12:2)

2.    The Life of Paul (2 Corinthians 11:16-27)

3.    Job (Job 1:21-22)

4.    James 1:2-4

5.     Philippians 4:13