Faith under fire isn’t punishment—it’s formation. In Mark 10:35–45 Jesus asks, “Are you able to drink the cup?” Scripture calls it a baptism of suffering: the refining fire that reveals, refines, and releases us for Kingdom impact (1 Peter 1:7; Daniel 3; Philippians 3:8–11). What you’ll learn: • Why God can redeem (not waste) every fire you face • How trials reveal what’s really in us (1 Peter 1:7) • How heat refines habits, character, and hope (Phil 3:8–11) • How pressure releases mission and reach (Acts 8) • Jesus’ path to greatness: serve, don’t dominate (Mark 10:42–45) Scriptures: Mark 10:35–45; 1 Peter 1:6–7; Daniel 3; Philippians 3:8–11; Acts 8:1–5; Romans 8:31–39