Living for the Will of God
1 Peter 4:1-11
Live for the will of God (1 Peter 4:1-6)
Glorify God through Jesus Christ (1 Peter 4:7-11)
Suffering Well
1 Peter 3:8-22
Live a blessed life (1 Peter 3:8-17)
Suffering & Blessed ? (1 Peter 3:13-17)
We are blessed in and by Christ (1 Peter 3:18-22)
Honoring God When Life Is Hard
1 Peter 2:13-3:7
Honor the Lord by respecting authority (1 Peter 2:13-17)
Honor the Lord by enduring like Christ (1 Peter 2:18-25)
Honor the Lord in marriage relationships (1 Peter 3:1-7)
From Distraction to Devotion
1 Peter 2:1-12
You are being built on Christ (1 Peter 2:1-8)
You are a people for his own possession (1 Peter 2:9-10)
Strategies for the war against your soul (1 Peter 2:11-12)
A Hope That Changes Everything
1 Peter 1:1-12
Jesus saved us (1 Peter 1:1-12)
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)
A Life That Glorifies God
1 Peter 4:1-11
Adopt the attitude of Christ
Abstain from things the world cherishes
Alert yourself that the end is near
Facing Rejection
1 Peter 3:8-22
How do I face a rejecting world?
Do gospel good together (vv. 8-12)
Hope in suffering (vv. 13-17)
Trust Jesus as your Suffering Victor (vv. 18-22)
Moving Toward Maturity
1 Peter 2:1-10
Be in the Word
Build on the Rock
Boldly proclaim the glorious Message
Living the Strange Life
1 Peter 1:13-25
Walk in holiness
Walk in fear of the Lord
Walk with genuine love for others
Hopeful Living in Difficult Days
1 Peter 1:1-12
Remember your true identity
Be mindful of your full inheritance
Stand firm in your faith…
…through intaking the truths and promises of God’s Word
Serving Together
1 Peter 4:8-11
We are to serve together because we have all been gifted by God.
We are to serve together with excellence as one strengthened by God and devoted to one another.
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
- God's gift of hope in Christ is secure.
- God's gift of hope in Christ stands in the midst of trials.
- God's gift of hope in Christ changes our posture.