What are some actions we take to avoid suffering in our life? Which of those are legitmate? Which of those may go too far into taking us out of what God wants for us?
How does having an eternal perspective help us with disappointment and unmet desires?
How can living in community with other believers help us step into difficult things?
This is the 11th sermon of the series 1 Peter: Thriving In Exile.
Women, which of the three attributes discussed today is most challenging? Which is most appealing? (1-2: Missional Submission; 3-4: Authentic Beauty; 5-6: Communal Calling);
Men, which of the four attributes discussed today is the most needed exhortation? (7a, live in an understanding way; 7b, show honor; 7c, remember we are co-heirs; 7d, prayers can be hindered);
What would a church culture that embodied these attributes feel like? How can you help cultivate that culture?
This is the 8th sermon of the series 1 Peter: Thriving In Exile.
Honorable exiles and government (1 Peter 2:13-17).
Discussion Questions:
What is your flesh passionate about? What does the war feel like? How does God enable you to abstain?
When people think of you, what comes to mind? When people think of the American church, what comes to mind? How is Jesus different and better? How can we help people think of Jesus instead of us?
What good deeds (Verse 12) would you like our church to be known for as a way of bringing glory to God? What beautiful behavior would direct attention to our beautiful Savior?
This is the 6th sermon of the series 1 Peter: Thriving In Exile.
How does the idea that we are not self-defined challenge your thinking about your life and identity? How does it comfort you?
When God reveals his divine and personal name to us, it is an invitation to rest in Him. How might meditating on this truth help you in practical ways this week?
Living Stones and a Spiritual House (1 Peter 2:1-10)
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Sermon Outline:
Our individual responsibility (1 Peter 2:1-3).
Our corporate identity (1 Peter 2:4-6).
A universal reality (1 Peter 2:7-8).
An overwhelming beauty (1 Peter 2:9-10).
Discussion Questions:
What are the things that narrow your gaze or focus? What desires/hopes cloud your mind from seeing Jesus? How does hope in the Gospel broaden your gaze? Or, how is Jesus better?
God’s kindness leads to repentance (not the reverse) and our salvation fuels our obedience (not the reverse). Why are we so tempted to switch the order of those statements?
Finish the sentence: In my life, greater holiness looks like… (Hint: It looks more like Jesus!)
This is the 5th sermon of the series 1 Peter: Thriving In Exile.
