Ep. 150 - Chosen Exiles: Live and Love in light of Heaven. 1 Peter 3:8–4:11

New People Overcome Suffering: Because of salvation, and our hope in Jesus, we can view suffering in this life differently. Live and Love in light of Heaven. 

Meant to Them:

• A Challenge to Love Enemies.
• Christ's Example of Loving Enemies.
• In Suffering, Don't Do Evil.
• In Suffering, Do Good.

Means to Us:

In a group:

• Share the Situation
• Ask for a Reality Check
• Ask for Encouragement
• Ask for Next Steps

Solo:

• Give thanks for the good.
• Pray for the bad.
• Praise for God's presence in both.
• Humble yourself to God's plan.
• Rise up to God's plan.

The opposite is good perspective:

• Suppress the good. Curse God for the bad.
• Doubt God's presence in both.
• Pride yourself in your plans.
• Deny God's plans.

Gospel Response:

• Stubbed Toe Christianity.
• Practice Individual and Group Training for Suffering.
• Submit to God's Plan.
• Rely on God's Gift, God's Strength, and God's Word.

⛪ 𝙲𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚗 𝙴𝚡𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚜 ⛪

1 Peter 3:8–4:11

Pastor Matt - Lead Pastor