1 Peter 1:13-2:3

1 Peter 4:12-19

If we suffer for being a Christian has something gone wrong? Peter tells us not to be surprised or ashamed, but to commit and continue. Discussion Qs * If you are suffering for being a Christian how does 1 Peter 4 encourage you? * If you are not suffering for being a Christian, could it be because you are not living as a Christian? Where might you need to change? * Reflect on the hymn God moves in a mysterious way

1 Peter 3:13-22

How can we keep living good lives in the world when we suffer for it? Why would anyone want to keep following Jesus if it means suffering? 1 Peter 3 helps us...   Discussion Qs What people do you fear? How would fearing God change your life?  Should we expect to suffer as Christians? Why, why not? How could Jesus’ victory journey transform how you view suffering today?

1 Peter 3:1-12

Peter talks about Submission. Is that ok to talk about today? What would it look like? for all of us, for husbands and for wives?

1 Peter 2:4-10

Where do you get your identity from? What's your purpose? Questions What areas of your life do you need to build on Jesus? Why not commit these to God in prayer How can you praise God during this coming week outside of Church? How can you encourage non-believers you know, so they don’t stumble over the Word?

1 Peter 1:13-2:3

Who we are affects what we do. Peter shows us how to live as God's people. Discussion Questions: Which of the following would you like to implement in your life? Fix your hope, not on the things of this world, but on heaven Pursue holiness, asking others and praying for help Seek to get to know others at church in order to deeply love them Begin regularly reading God’s Word. How will you make that happen this week?