Text: 1 Peter 3:13-15
Questions:
- How have you (in your flesh) been tempted to respond during this season? (Time of Confession)
- How can we take care of our hearts (spiritually) during this season (v. 15 - "in our hearts honoring Christ…")? See Psalm 90:14 for a helpful prayer.
- How can we “prepare” (v. 15) to give a reason for the hope within us during this season? If someone asked you today, “How can you have hope during a season like this?” How would you respond?
- What will a counter-cultural response look like for you and your family during this time? See 1 Pet. 3:9 for help. What are some creative ways in which you could bless your neighbors?
Prayer Points:
- Father, help us turn to your Word in this season so that you will increase our faith (Rom. 10:17)
- Lord, “satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” (Psalm 90:14)
- Father, would you give us your heart for lost people during this season (Mark 6:34)? Help us turn away from self-centeredness and would give us opportunities to serve our neighbors during this time.
- Lord, would you help us to be prepared to give a reason for the hope within us.
