Suffering for the Right Reasons 1 Peter

Disciples Advance the Gospel

Main Idea: Every Christian is either helping or hindering the advance of the gospel. Main Question: Am I helping or hindering the advance of the gospel? * You help advance the gospel by leveraging your entire life for the gospel. * You hinder the gospel when you care more about advancing yourself than you do about advancing the gospel.

Sheep Need A Shepherd- 1 Peter 5:1-5

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Resistance and Restoration

Main Idea: We can weather the storm, because we know who reigns. · We can lower ourselves knowing who builds us up. · We can keep watch knowing who is watching over us. · We can fight in our weakness knowing who is our strength. Scripture References: 1 Peter 5: 6-14, Philippians 4:6, Revelation 12:17, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, Romans 12:20-21, Acts 19:15, John 3:30

Sheep Need a Shepherd-1 Peter 5:1-5

1 Peter 5:1-5 Main Idea: Suffering sheep need shepherds who reflect the Good Shepherd. Truth 1: Suffering sheep need shepherds who are present. Warning 1: Beware the shepherd who doesn't smell like sheep. Truth 2: Suffering sheep need shepherds who serve willingly. Warning 2: Beware the shepherd who only does what's required. Truth 3: Suffering sheep need shepherds who care more about people than profit. Warning 3: Beware the shepherd whose care is contingent upon compensation. Truth 4: Suffering sheep need shepherds worth following. Warning 4: Beware the shepherd who doesn't practice what he preaches. Scripture References: 1 Peter 5:1-5 Philippians 1:21-25 1 Corinthians 9:9,11,14 1 Timothy 5:17 1 Corinthians 11:1 James 3:1

Refining Starts with the Redeemed- 1 Peter 4:12-19

Main Idea: God uses the fire of suffering to refine His people and prepare them for glory. Main Question: How should we understand and respond to God's refining fire? * Since our God is refiner, we shouldn't be surprised by the fire. * SInce God is preparing you for Glory, you can sacrifice momentary comfort for Eternal satisfaction. * Since God is both the Judge and the Refiner, we must learn to discern the fire. * Since our God is faithful, we can trust Him in the midst of the fire.