Opposition for the sake of Christ is overwhelming, but it will not break us. According to Peter in this passage, to suffer for God’s sake is to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Peter wants us to arm ourselves with this truth, fleeing from human passions and instead set our sights on the will of God.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
HEAD: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR MINDS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD.
How do the Gentiles live? How are Christians called to live?
What does Peter mean when he says we have “ceased from sin.” (Read 1 Peter 2:24)
HEART: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR AFFECTIONS TO HELP US LOVE GOD
How are Christ’s life and death an encouragement to us to live and not live in the way that Peter describes?
Read verse 8, how is Christ a perfect example of this command?
HANDS: QUESTIONS AIMED AT OUR HANDS TO HELP US LIVE FOR GOD (PERSONALLY, COMMUNALLY, AND MISSIONALLY)
In what ways are you living by the will of man; do you have a passive stance towards sin? In what ways are you pursuing the will of God? How is your life reflecting God’s glory?
How are you using or could you start using the gifts God has given you to serve other people, the Church and your community?
Some Questions adapted from 1 Peter for You by Juan Sanchez and Knowing The Bible: 1-2 Peter & Jude.
