I.   Six Observations about Discipline (12:3-11)

 # 1 - Discipline requires perspective (3-4)

 # 2 - Discipline is a key process in our education (5-6)

 # 3 - Discipline is a proof that we are legitimate sons (7)

 # 4 - Discipline is a proof that God loves us (6)

 # 5 - Discipline is for training (7, 11)

 # 6 - Discipline results in holiness and righteousness (10-11)

II.   Practical Ways To Suffer Well.

 A.    Suffering well includes examination.

 B.    Suffering well includes obedience.

 C.    Suffering well includes trusting in God’s sovereignty.

 D.    Suffering well includes humility.