Chapter 4 Verses 1-11
In the first two verses, Peter writes that we suffer in our body so that we will be finished living a life of sin. We don’t live according to our evil human desires, but for God’s will for our lives. Other people that haven’t accepted Jesus Christ will not understand our new way of life. They will continue living a life pursuing their evil human desires. Peter encourages us to be clear minded, self-controlled, and loving. The end of all things is near. Do we spend more time following our evil human desires or God’s will? How have we showed loved to others since Memorial Day? Chapter 4 Verses 12-19 In these verses Peter continues to encourage his readers about suffering. Their suffering at being a Christian is reason to rejoice. They are being associated with Jesus Christ and will be overjoyed when the full glory of Jesus Christ is revealed. We shouldn’t go through suffering for committing crimes. Committing crimes isn’t going to bring God glory. In verse nineteen, Peter encourages those that suffer according to God’s will to place their focus on God and continue doing good deeds. Are we associated with Jesus Christ by those that aren’t Christian? What is God’s will for you during all the suffering going on right now? 1 Peter Chapter 5 Verses1-13 Peter addresses elders in the first four verses. He encourages them to lead God’s flock: willingly, not for money, eager to serve, and leading by example. It is time for those that are called by God into leadership to lead according to God’s standard and not the world’s. Peter encourages us to stay humble, because God will give grace to the humble. He also encourages us to cast our cares, our anxiety, our concerns, our doubts, our fears on God because he cares for us. Verse nine reminds us that we are to resist the devil and to know that our siblings in the faith are suffering also. Verse ten encourages us to hold on, because after a little while God will restore us. How do we resist the devil right now? How often do you take God up on his offer and cast your cares on him?
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