Category Archives: I Peter

7.15.17 I Peter 5:1-4

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LOOK:

Peter was concerned that the leadership in the local churches be at its best. When the fiery trial would come, the believers in the assemblies would look to their elders for encouragement and direction. What are the personal qualities that make for a successful pastor?

  • Those who are spiritually mature and are willing and eager to serve others
  • Those who are not in it for the money
  • Those who don’t lord it over those who are entrusted to them
  • Those who are examples to the flock

7.9.17 I Peter 4:12-19

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LOOK:

When you endure suffering in the form of persecution, remember the RULES of suffering presented by Peter:

#1: Don’t be surprised at the painful trial you’re suffering as though this is strange.

#2: Rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ.

#3: Consider yourself blessed if you are insulted because of the name of Christ

#4: Suffer for the right reason!

#5: Commit ourselves to our faithful Creator and continue to do good.

7.2.17 I Peter 4:8-11

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LOOK:

If you want to make the best use of “the rest of your time,” live in the light of the return of Jesus Christ. All Christians may not agree on the details of the event, but we can agree on the demands of the experience. We shall stand before the Lord! Read Romans 14:10–23 and 2 Corinthians 5:1–21 for the practical meaning of this.

6.18.17 I Peter 4:1-4a

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LOOK:

Our goal in life is to “cease from sin.” We will not reach this goal until we die, or are called home when the Lord returns; but this should not keep us from striving (1 John 2:28–3:9). Peter did not say that suffering of itself would cause a person to stop sinning.

Suffering, plus Christ in our lives, can help us have victory over sin. But the central idea here seems to be the same truth taught in Romans 6: We are identified with Christ in His suffering and death, and therefore can have victory over sin. As we yield ourselves to God, and have the same attitude toward sin that Jesus had, we can overcome the old life and manifest the new life.