1 Peter 4

Part 1 Leave Sin vs.1-7

A. Armed toward Suffering

Same attitude as Jesus

Be ready to suffer

B. vs.2-3

Leave the past

C. v.4

Some will make fun of you.

Let the gospel humble you.

D. v.5

1.Everyone will give an account.

E. v.6

Body vs. Spiritual judgement

Be earnest in your prayers: alert and aware.

Part 2 Love Covers Sin v.8

A. Love Deeply

Part 3 Serve Others vs. 9-11

A. v.9

1. Serve Others

B. v.10

Steward God’s Gifts

USE God’s gift

C. v.11

Speaking = Be a messenger

Serving = Serve as unto the Lord

Part 4 Don’t Be Surprised vs. 12-19

A. v.12

Trials will come.

B. v.13

Have Joy

Do you allow trials to draw you closer to God?

C. vs.14-16

Do you suffer for His name?

D. vs.17-18

In God’s hands.

E. v.19

Continue to do good.