Honoring God When Life Is Hard

1 Peter 2:13-3:7

1.  Honor the Lord by respecting authority (1 Peter 2:13-17)

2. Honor the Lord by enduring like Christ (1 Peter 2:18-25)

3. Honor the Lord in marriage relationships (1 Peter 3:1-7)

From Distraction to Devotion

1 Peter 2:1-12

1. You are being built on Christ (1 Peter 2:1-8)

2. You are a people for his own possession (1 Peter 2:9-10)

3. Strategies for the war against your soul (1 Peter 2:11-12)

A Hope That Changes Everything

1 Peter 1:1-12

1. Jesus saved us (1 Peter 1:1-12)

2. Live a holy life of hope (1 Peter 1:13-25)

We Are His People

1 Peter 2:1-12

Because we are His:

1. We are being built into a spiritual house (2:1-5)

a. We have responsibilities

2. We will not be put to shame (2:6-8)

3. We are people with purpose (2:9-12)

The Journey Continues: What We Need

1 Peter 5:8-14

The Bottom Line
The one constant on the Journey is Christ. We can count on Him to lead us every step of the way, as He will never leave us or forsake us.

We need protection (v. 8-9a)

• We need a disposition

• We need to understand the Devil

• We need determination

We need perspective (vv. 9b-11)

• We need to understand our common experiences

• We need to value His intent

• We need to embrace the objective: His eternal glory

We need people (vv. 12-14)

• We need faithful brothers (and sisters)

• We need the Church(es)

• We need leaders

• We need Christ, and His peace

Final Thought
What do you want Me to do for you? (Mark 10:51)

God Cares

1 Peter 5:1-7

1. Actively fellowship in Church

2. Give your concerns to God

A Life That Glorifies God

1 Peter 4:1-11

1. Adopt the attitude of Christ

2. Abstain from things the world cherishes

3. Alert yourself that the end is near

Facing Rejection

1 Peter 3:8-22

How do I face a rejecting world?

1. Do gospel good together (vv. 8-12)

2. Hope in suffering (vv. 13-17)

3. Trust Jesus as your Suffering Victor (vv. 18-22)

Moving Toward Maturity

1 Peter 2:1-10

1. Be in the Word

2. Build on the Rock

3. Boldly proclaim the glorious Message

Living the Strange Life

1 Peter 1:13-25

1. Walk in holiness

2. Walk in fear of the Lord

3. Walk with genuine love for others

Hopeful Living in Difficult Days

1 Peter 1:1-12

1. Remember your true identity

2. Be mindful of your full inheritance

3. Stand firm in your faith…

4. …through intaking the truths and promises of God’s Word

Serving Together

1 Peter 4:8-11

1. We are to serve together because we have all been gifted by God.

2. We are to serve together with excellence as one strengthened by God and devoted to one another.

3. We are to serve together ultimately for God’s glory to be made known.

Unwrapping God's Gift of Hope

1 Peter 1:3-9

1. God's gift of hope in Christ is secure.
2. God's gift of hope in Christ stands in the midst of trials.
3. God's gift of hope in Christ changes our posture.