PRACTICAL POINTS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. God not only comforts us in our times of need, but He expects us to return the favor to others (II Corinthians 1:3-4). 2. When we persevere in our sufferings, it encourages others to do the same (II Corinthians 1:5-7). 3. Trials and sufferings will surely come to believers, but we can persevere as we trust in God (II Corinthians 1:8-9). 4. Our prayers can help fellow believers overcome times of suffering and difficult trials (II Corinthians 1:10-11).