1 Peter 5

Advice for Elders and Young Men

A. Humility

1. Be Shepherds (I too am an elder)

a. willingness b. not pursuing gain c. don’t be domineering

2. Submit to leaders in humility

a. humility

B. Anxieties

1. v.7 - Give it all to Jesus!

2. He cares for you.

3. Be Alert! Resist him (8-9)

C. Suffering is temporary! (10-11)

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2 Peter 1

Right from Wrong & Truth and Lies

1. Growing in Faith 3-11

a. God has given everything we need. 3

b. Promises - His Word. 4

c. 5-7 Be good, Do good

d. Work to show you are God’s. CONFIRM not EARN!

2. Paying Attention to Scripture 12-21

a. God will always remind us. How does God do this?

b. We remind each other!

3. God’s Word Brings Light 19

a. Prophecy comes from God.

b. Some prophecies come from man, ALWAYS be alert!