Toughness/ Resilience
March 2026

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