IBeam 1 Peter 4:12-19

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1 Peter 4:12-19

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(ESV)

11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Suffering as a Christian

Suffering as a Christian

12 Beloved, do not be surprised

at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you,

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And

as though something strange were happening to you.

13 But rejoice

insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings,

that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

14 If you are insulted

for the name of Christ, you are blessed,

because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

15 But let none of you suffer

as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler.

16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name.

17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God;

and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And

“If the righteous is scarcely saved,

“If the righteous is scarcely saved,

“If the righteous is scarcely saved,

what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

7. 19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

7. 9 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

INCOMPLETION (Human need in text)

Believers don’t understand God’s sovereignty over suffering.

IMPRESSION (Big exegetical idea)

Subject (What is author talking about?)

Suffering

Specifics (What is author saying about subject?)

don’t be surprised

rejoice

may be insulted

suffer for the right reason

don’t be ashamed b/c of suffering

judgment is certain

entrust your souls to a faithful God

Impression (One sentence summary of text)

Paul wrote in his epistle a rational explanation for the suffering that Christians had and will undergo.

IMPLICATION (Big homiletical idea)

Indication (Primary idea of the text)

Believers can better undergo suffering if the understand the theology behind suffering.

Interrogation (Probing journalistic questions)

How

Integration (Plural noun keyword)

These principles

Implication (One sentence summary of message)

Christians can be equipped to undergo suffering if they will embrace these principles:

Don’t let suffering surprise you.

Let be suffering be a cause for rejoicing.

rejoice

Expect to be insulted when suffering.

Suffer for Godliness not for ungodliness.

Don’t be ashamed when suffering for godliness.

Understand that all will suffer.

Entrust your suffering to a faithful God.

INTENTION (Specific goal of message)

I want my people to be equipped to face the suffering that will beset them.

INDENTATION (Message design or structure)

Identification (Title of message)

Suffering is Under the Eye of The Sovereign God.

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