Sunday Resources

September 10, 2023

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Sermon Questions

1 Peter 5:6-14

Recap:

1. Why is it important for the congregation to know how the pastor is to shepherd the flock?

2. Why is it helpful for the pastors to look hopefully for the return of Christ?

Reteach:

3. 1 Peter 5:5-6 – Based on the full letter of I Peter, what does it mean to trust God? What does the phrase "the mighty hand of God" refer too? What does it mean to humble ourselves under His might hand? What correlation does anxiety have with pride? What is the outcome of humility according to Peter? What are two truths given to us in these verse to help us with our anxieties?

4. 1 Peter 5:8-9 – What does the 'roaring lion' imagery teach us about the Enemy? What type of imagery has Peter associated with 'sober-mindedness' (war-like imagery)? What are we to be sober-minded about (v.9)? How should the idea that other believers have suffered for Christ encourage us?

5. 1 Peter 5:10-14 – What are truths throughout I Peter that should comfort us through the season of our suffering? How does Peter define our suffering in v.10? What does Peter say God will do for us people? Where should we place our hope according to I Peter?

Reflect:

6. Is your hope set and fixed on the resurrection of Jesus Christ?