1 Peter 4:1-11
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Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human lusts, but for the will of God.
What is the “therefore” referring?
How does suffering in the flesh stop you from sinning?
Application:
How do we live in the flesh for the will of God?
For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of indecent behavior, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and wanton idolatries. In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them in the same excesses of debauchery, and they slander you; but they will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as people, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.
Does your change from desires of the gentiles to desires of God surprise others who knew the old you?
Application:
How do you communicate the idea that a person’s lack of belief does not impact God’s sovereign judgement?
The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God. Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking actual words of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
What is the correlation between the “end of all things” being near and “be of sound judgement and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer?”
Do you act as if each one of us has a special gift or purpose from God? Do you value the contribution each brings? Do you try to control something (another person’s special gift) that you cannot actually comprehend (how the special gift fits into “the multifaceted grace of God)?”
Do you make the connection that Yahweh is said as a breath? Do you realize that every breath you take speaks God’s name and thus you are “speaking actual words of God?”
Application:
How do you edify, uplift, encourage another person whose special gift contributes to “the multifaceted grace of God?”
What changes will you make knowing you proclaim God’s name with every breath?