July 24, 2022

Strength in Suffering

Pastor: Jared Burke Series: PERSEVERE | 1 PETER Topic: Strength Passage: 1 Peter 4:1–6

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Discussion Guide

Core Truth #30

Q: What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A: Receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel.

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

Read 1 Peter 4:1-6 as a group.

Have you been baptized? Why? What did it mean?

Why might baptism have been risky for people in Peter’s day?

How might faithfully living like a Christian in our day make your life difficult?

In what ways are Christians tempted to behave so that they might avoid questions, ridicule, and persecution from others?

How can you arm your mind to be ready to suffer for God?

How does knowing what Jesus did help you prepare yourself to suffer?