Suffering Well

For Pete’s Sake
September 10, 2023

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Key Scriptures

• 1 Peter 4
• 1 Peter 2:24
• Romans 6:6-7, 11
• Proverbs 10:12
• Isaiah 11:2

Key Points

• Peter points us to the mortification side of the cross to arm us against the temptation to go back to the past life in the flesh.
• We are to reckon ourselves dead to sin and alive to Christ.
• Suffering for doing good is within the will of God.
• Love covers sin but love also includes discernment.
• Remembering the Holy Spirit rests upon us during trials is reassuring.
• Hatred stirs up strife and so does meddling.
• “If you want to learn how to love, start with someone you hate.” Nikka (6 yrs old)

Discussion Questions

1. Are you under a trial? Can you discuss what your temptation is?
2. How does Isaiah 11:2 help while going through a trial?
3. Peter frames the gifts into two categories: serving and speaking. Which category do yours fall into? How are you able to use them to glorify God?
4. Please pray for each other’s needs.