Download Lesson: 7.16.17 Class Notes I Peter 5.1-4

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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

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Download Lesson: 7.9.17 Class Notes – I Peter 4.12-19

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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.

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Download Lesson: 7.2.17 Class Notes I Pet 4.8-11

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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.

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Download Lesson: 6.25.17 Class Notes I Pet 4.4b-7

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We must all live in expectancy. The important thing is that we shall see the Lord one day and stand before Him. How we live and serve today will determine how we are judged and rewarded on that day.

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Download Lesson: 6.18.17 Class Notes – I Peter 4.1-4a

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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.

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Download Lesson: 6.11.17 Class Notes – I Pet 3.18-22

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Since Peter did not tell us what Jesus proclaimed to these imprisoned spirits, we know it could NOT be a message of redemption since angels cannot be saved (Heb. 2:16). It was probably a declaration of victory over Satan and his hosts (see Col. 2:15; 1 Peter 3:22.) But the main point Peter wanted to emphasize was Christ’s complete victory over all “angels and authorities and powers” (1 Peter 3:22), referring to the evil hosts of Satan (Eph. 6:10–12; Col. 2:15). The unfallen angels were always subject to Him.

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Download Lesson: 6.4.17 Class Notes – I Pet 3.15-18

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To keep a clear conscience, let’s stay engaged with the Word of God that allows His light to shine on our conscience. Let’s spend time in prayer and fellowship with Him and our brotherhood. When the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, let’s be quick to repent.

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Download Lesson: 5.28.17 Class Notes – I Pet 3.13-15

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When Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives, each crisis becomes an opportunity for witness. We are “ready always to give an answer.” Every Christian should be able to give a reasoned defense of his hope in Christ, especially in hopeless situations. A crisis creates the opportunity for witness when a believer behaves with faith and hope, because the unbelievers will then sit up and take notice. Let’s be ready to give an answer!

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Download Lesson: 5.21.17 Class Notes – I Pet 3.10-12

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A “good day” for the believer who “loves life” is not one in which he is pampered and sheltered, but one in which he experiences God’s help and blessing because of life’s problems and trials. It is a day in which he magnifies the Lord (Ps. 34:1–3), experiences answers to prayer (Ps. 34:4–7), tastes the goodness of God (Ps. 34:8), and senses the nearness of God (Ps. 34:18).

The next time you think you are having a “bad day,” and you hate life, read Psalm 34 and you may discover you are really having a “good day” to the glory of God!

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Download Lesson: 4.23.17 Class Notes – I Pet 3.8-9

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Love is a recurring theme in Peter’s letters, not only God’s love for us, but also our love for others. We should begin with love for God’s people, evidenced by unity of mind, compassion, tenderness of heart toward others, and loving our enemies.

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